The Latest Breaking News from NHS Highland

'Landmark moment' for new Scottish hospital as planning approved

PLANS for a new modern hospital to meet the “evolving needs” of patients in the Highlands have been approved ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

NHS Fife sought guidance from other health boards on trans staff policies

NHS Fife’s equality lead sought guidance from other health boards before advising that a transgender doctor could use a female changing room, a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

NHS Fife equality lead sought guidance on trans staff policies, tribunal told

Isla Bumba, a graduate who works as NHS Fife’s equality and human rights lead officer, gave evidence on Wednesday at a tribunal in Dundee.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Delay to review on Dumfries and Galloway travel scheme for health patients branded "shocking"

Finlay Carson wants NHS Dumfries and Galloway patients to receive support to make appointments, with a similar scheme already running in NHS Highland

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Family of Scottish girl found dead after vanishing from hospital get NHS payout

Mother-of-two Samantha Taylor says that she hopes those responsible for her daughter, Jude McGrath's, death remember the role they played for the rest of their lives.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 9, 2023

Family of Scots teen found dead after vanishing from hospital get NHS payout and apology

Jade McGrath, 19, took her own life after leaving New Craigs Hospital in Inverness.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Scottish NHS board fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

A SCOTTISH NHS board has been fined £180,000 over the death of a 78-year-old man who fell from his hospital bed three times.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

NHS Highland fined over death of pensioner who fell from hospital bed

The NHS board admitted a breach of health and safety regulations over the death of Colin Lloyd, 79.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Young Scots footballer with broken leg left in agony on soaking pitch in gruelling ambulance wait

Dean Fraser told the Record he was left 'freezing and in agony' while he waited for the ambulance, after breaking two bones in his leg during the match in the Highlands.

Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022

Scots 23st mum who got stuck on water slide in Florida fundraising for gastric bypass in Turkey

Naomi Smith, 26, is fundraising to pay for gastric bypass surgery in Turkey and hopes that shedding the pounds will help make her a better mum to her one-year-old son Jack Maver.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022