New Lochaber Hospital moves to next stage of planning

15/10/2026

Plans for the new Lochaber Hospital in Fort William have moved forward after the Scottish Government approved the project's Outline Business Case.

Have your say on future mental health care in Argyll and Bute

06/10/2026

People who have lived through adverse or traumatic experiences are being invited to share their views to help shape the future of mental health services in Argyll and Bute.

Heartstart Cowal calls on communities, schools and businesses to learn life-saving skills

05/10/2026

Heartstart Cowal is encouraging community groups, schools, businesses and local residents across Cowal and wider Argyll and Bute to take part in its free life-saving training sessions and help create safer, more resilient communities.

Day services to be strengthened across Argyll and Bute

01/10/2026

A report was presented to a special meeting of the Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) on Wednesday 30 September setting out the findings of an extended review of local day services and proposing a number of options to be considered by the IJB.

Creative arts project launches in Raigmore Hospital Renal Unit

23/09/2026

Patients receiving dialysis treatment at Raigmore Hospital now have the opportunity to explore their creativity during treatment sessions, as NHS Highland's pioneering Art on Dialysis project got underway this week.

Launch of new transport service for renal patients in Highland

22/09/2026

Issued in partnership with The Highland Council. NHS Highland and The Highland Council are pleased to announce the launch of a new bespoke year-round transport service for renal haemodialysis patients across Highland.

New community project to support young people’s mental health in Badenoch and Strathspey

18/09/2026

Young people in Badenoch and Strathspey will be able to access more mental health and wellbeing support in their own communities, thanks to a £106,500 grant from NHS Highland Charity.

The future of care homes in Argyll and Bute

17/09/2026

As part of an engagement programme into the future of care homes Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) would like to invite you to join us for an online community event on Monday 5 October 2026.

New equipment brings specialist bowel assessments closer to home for Highland patients

11/09/2026

Patients across the Highlands are set to benefit from faster access to specialist bowel assessments closer to home, thanks to a generous donation from Friends of Raigmore Hospital.

NHS Highland Annual Review 2026 - public invitation

10/09/2026

Cabinet Secretary to attend NHS Highland's Annual Review in Fort William.

World Suicide Prevention Day campaign encourages communities to have open conversations

10/09/2026

Residents, communities and organisations across Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to have open conversations about mental health and wellbeing, take part in free training opportunities and show their support for World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.

We See You - Scottish Learning Disability Week

09/09/2026

This week - 7 to 13 September - is Scottish Learning Disability Week, and a time to celebrate people with learning disabilities.