Telecare self-check tool continues to support independent living across Argyll and Bute

03/06/2026

The Telecare Self-Check Online Tool continues to provide valuable support to individuals, families and carers across Argyll and Bute, helping them understand whether telecare could assist with safety, independence and wellbeing at home.

Lorn and Islands General Hospital thanks Keep Oban Beautiful volunteers

03/06/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) would like to express its sincere thanks to the volunteers from Keep Oban Beautiful.

NHS Highland and The Highland Council launch Highland Power of Attorney Month

01/06/2026

NHS Highland and The Highland Council have today launched Highland Power of Attorney Month, a joint public awareness campaign running throughout June 2026 to encourage every adult across the Highland area to consider putting a Power of Attorney (PoA) in place.

Argyll and Bute HSCP publishes Joint Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2031

28/05/2026

The Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) held its latest meeting today (27 May 2026) where it discussed a number of key topics including the Health and Social Care Partnership Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) for 2026-2031.

New community space opens on Bute

27/05/2026

A brand new community space opened in Rothesay, funded by the Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) and local charity WithYou.

Highland Children's Unit marks ten years of dedicated paediatric care

22/05/2026

Ten years ago to the day, following an extraordinary five-year fundraising appeal, the Highland Children's Unit welcomed its first patients.

Salaried GP recruited for Garelochead and Kilcreggan GP practices

21/05/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to announce that Dr Turki Alhusaini was recently appointed on a permanent basis as the salaried General Practitioner (GP) for the Garelochhead and Kilcreggan GP practices.

Director of Public Health calls for urgent action in early years report

20/05/2026

One in five Highland children are living in poverty. The NHS Highland Director of Public Health calls for urgent whole-system action in a landmark early years report.

Nairn Healthcare Group breast screening update

15/05/2026

An update for patients registered with Nairn Healthcare Group who are eligible to be invited for their breast screening appointments.

Community Treatment and Care services for Strachur and Inveraray GP practice patients

15/05/2026

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is putting interim arrangements in place for Community Treatment and Care (CTAC) services.

Rural Emergency Physician Vicki Robertson awarded prestigious General Medical Council credential

14/05/2026

A doctor working in the Emergency Department at Lorn and Islands Hospital has been awarded a newly established national qualification recognising excellence in remote and rural medicine.

Phototherapy service relaunched at Campbeltown Hospital

13/05/2026

Campbeltown Hospital has reintroduced a phototherapy service, improving access to treatment for patients with skin conditions such as psoriasis and reducing the need for travel out of the area.

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