New Orthotists team strengthens local service across Argyll and Bute

09/09/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to welcome two new Orthotists to its growing Orthotics service, strengthening specialist support for people across Argyll and Bute.

Queen's Nurse placement hopes to influence change

08/09/2026

An Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) based in Caithness is hopeful of influencing change as part of her involvement with the Queen's Nurse Development Programme.

Update on Raigmore Hospital Incident (Friday)

04/09/2026

A spokesperson from NHS Highland said: “We are pleased to report that we are seeing an improved picture at Raigmore Hospital today following yesterday’s water leak.

Update on Raigmore Hospital incident (Thursday)

03/09/2026

Updated 16.50 Visiting has now reopened across all wards. Thanks to all for their patience and understanding.

Spread HOPE on International Overdose Awareness Day

31/08/2026

The Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership are using International Overdose Awareness Day to encourage people to download a free app aimed at preventing overdose across the north of Scotland.

Passing of Councillor Dougie Philand

24/08/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Dougie Philand.

Art-based project findings shared at Learning Disability Forum

18/08/2026

Learning Disability Nurses from across NHS Highland and The Highland Council got together for their Forum Event in Invergordon last month.

Community views sought on the future of care homes in Argyll and Bute

17/08/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is launching a major community engagement programme to explore future options for care homes and services for older people.

Scotland-wide testing project to identify inherited cancer risk in people with Westray and Whalsay ancestry

06/08/2026

A landmark charity-funded project will offer genetic testing to thousands of people with ancestral links to Westray in Orkney and Whalsay in Shetland, helping identify those who have a higher inherited risk of developing certain cancers.

NHS Highland urges young people to take up MenB vaccine offer

30/07/2026

Drop in clinics are now open across Highland for young people eligible for the meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccination.

Oban family celebrates safe and successful home birth

28/07/2026

A local Oban family is celebrating the arrival of their newest family member following a safe and successful home birth supported by community midwives.

Community feedback leads to improvements in Strachur CTAC services

27/07/2026

The feedback has already led to a number of improvements and work continues to address longer-term challenges.