NHS Highland

NHS Highland Official page for NHS Highland, health board serving Highland, Argyll and Bute We provide health care to people in the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.

NHS Highland is one of the health boards which makes up the National Health Service in Scotland. This page is monitored Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Seeking medical advice

Please do not post medical/health queries on this page as we will not be able to respond to these. If you require urgent medical advice:

• Daytime - contact your own GP Surgery
• Evenings, weekends and holidays - telephone NHS 24 on 111

• For serious accidents and medical emergencies - telephone the ambulance service on 999

Please also be aware that anything that you post on our page will be visible to everyone who accesses this page. To leave feedback for NHS Highland please use the feedback section on our website

www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/feedback

Carers Scotland Highland Roadshow is off to a great start today! Drop-in anytime at until 8pm to the main hall at Invern...
02/06/2026

Carers Scotland Highland Roadshow is off to a great start today!

Drop-in anytime at until 8pm to the main hall at Inverness Leisure, for a one stop shop of support and advice including information on your rights, adult carer support plans, hospital discharge, working rights, financial help and much, much more.

Hear from Carers Scotland, ARC Scotland and the Civil Legal Assistance Office, and explore a wide range of local and national services offering finance and energy advice, future planning, wellbeing and mental health support. You can even enjoy a massage or relax in the carers’ café for a chance to sit down and chat.

A brilliant opportunity for unpaid carers to get the support they need all in one place.

If you can’t make it along there is more information on our website.

🕷️ Tick Season: Small, Sneaky, and Seriously Unwelcome 🕷️One of our team had the classic moment: spotted something tiny,...
02/06/2026

🕷️ Tick Season: Small, Sneaky, and Seriously Unwelcome 🕷️

One of our team had the classic moment: spotted something tiny, hoped it was a grass seed… but spoiler alert, OH NO, it was a tick 😱

This one was found in a garden, a reminder that ticks don’t always wait in the wilds to make an appearance. If you do find one, it’s important to get it removed as soon as possible and to keep an eye out for symptoms afterwards.

For safe removal and what to look out for see NHS Inform.

A quick refresher to help stay protected:

🟢 Stick to paths and avoid long grass
🟢 Wear long sleeves and tuck trousers into socks
🟢 Use insect repellent
🟢 Check yourself after being outdoors
🟢 Check children and check pets too

Stay alert, they really can be everywhere and act fast.

If you notice that your teen seems down or withdrawn it may be because they’re feeling lonely. Even if they have lots of...
01/06/2026

If you notice that your teen seems down or withdrawn it may be because they’re feeling lonely.

Even if they have lots of friends or if they’re surrounded by family, they can still feel lonely, misunderstood or like they don’t fit in. And teens often feel emotions like loneliness even more strongly than adults. For tips on how to support your teen or young person if they are withdrawn or feeling isolated, visit – ParentClub.scot

01/06/2026

Putting a Power of Attorney (PoA) in place is one of the most practical and caring decisions any of us can make.

Today NHS Highland and The Highland Council are launching Highland Power of Attorney Month to encourage every adult across the Highland area to appoint someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf, should they ever be in a position where they are unable to do so for themselves.

In his second video, Councillor David Fraser, Chair of The Highland Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee explains the peace of mind that comes with having a Power of Attorney in place.

Find out more: nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/poa

01/06/2026

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers across NHS Highland. The kindness, compassion and generosity shown by our volunteers make a real and lasting difference every single day. Whether they are offering a warm welcome, giving their time to support patients and families, helping staff, or simply being a reassuring presence, all of their contributions are deeply valued. Volunteers bring something truly special to our services, and we are sincerely grateful for the time they give to help others.

01/06/2026

Today NHS Highland and The Highland Council launch Highland Power of Attorney Month to encourage every adult across the Highland area to consider putting a Power of Attorney (PoA) in place.

In this video, Councillor David Fraser, Chair of The Highland Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee explains why Power of Attorney is so important.

Find out more: nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/poa

Last chance to vote for NTC Highlands Table in the Scottish Business Awards. Thank you for all your support as this nomi...
31/05/2026

Last chance to vote for NTC Highlands Table in the Scottish Business Awards.
Thank you for all your support as this nomination means so much to the small team who’ve built a welcoming, much loved café over the past three years. A place known for its friendliness, warmth and care for everyone who visits.

Good luck to the team on Sunday 7 June, we’re all behind you.

How to Vote
• Visit: www.nominees.info/vote
• Text “Highlands Table” + Inverness to 07520 634 133 (standard mobile number)

Still time to see the last of the games in the Transplant Football Championship Four Nations! Taking place now at the Gl...
30/05/2026

Still time to see the last of the games in the Transplant Football Championship Four Nations! Taking place now at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall

Come and support Scotland in an international tournament!

We also have some health promotion stands there which include Organ Donation, Respiratory, Blood Donors and more

They'd love you to come and say hi 👋 💓

28/05/2026

Carers Scotland Highland Roadshow 2nd June

What does a carer look like? Unpaid carers are all around us. They can be a colleague, a friend, a neighbour, a patient, or even you. Many people support someone they care about without ever realising it, and without knowing that help is available.

In this video, carer and Clinical Nurse Manager Wendi Forbes talks about who unpaid carers are, and the importance of speaking openly about caring and accepting support if you find yourself in this situation.

If you’re looking after someone in your personal life and wondering whether you might be an unpaid carer, you’re not alone.

If you’d like to chat to services in person, come along to the Carers Scotland event on Tuesday 2nd June, 11:00am–8:00pm, Inverness Leisure, Bught Lane, Inverness.

A range of organisations will be there to support unpaid carers and there’s more information, advice and support waiting for you on our website.

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Assynt House Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV23BW

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