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NHS Highland Board Seeks To Recruit Independent Committee Members

NHS Highland is seeking to recruit two independent members to the Highland Health and Social Care Committee.   Gerry O'Brien, Chair of the committee, said: "The committee has a wide range of responsibilities for health and social care services across the Highland Council area and it is essential that we have the public's input to the decisions it makes.  

Help For Families During Holidays

A joint initiative between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Football Association is supporting low-income families.   Launched by the First Minister with a £2million Scottish Government investment last year, the programme provides before-school, after-school and holiday activities for around 2,700 children each week.  

Wick Town And County Hospital Garden Benefits From Community Payback

Wick's Town and County Hospital's Garden took receipt of a replacement boat which was renovated and repaired by Wick Community Payback clients.   The boat was donated to the hospital by Community Payback Supervisor Bob Miller and repaired and re-painted in the Community Payback workshop in Wick.  

How's Your Rural Health? - An Online Discussion 24 April

A chance to hear a discussion about rural health.   Without a doubt, one of the most important discussions we will host in 2024.  

Pupils Plant Trees To Improve Wick Riverside

Recently pupils and leaders from Step Forward Wick Youth had the opportunity to help out in our local community.   Along with Wick Development Trust and The Countryside Rangers they managed to plant 300 trees along the Wick Riverside to help provide some woodland areas along the riverside, giving the local wildlife shelter and a food source too.  

Fan Of Black Liquorice? Beware Of Its Dark Side − It Can Be Dangerous For Your Health

Black liquorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side.  On 23 September 2020, doctors reported that black liquorice was the culprit in the death of a 54-year-old man in Massachusetts.  

The Flight Path to Conservation: St John's Pool's Journey from Field to Bird Reserve

Paul Castle reflects on a remarkable journey and the difference conservation volunteering makes.   St John's Pool Bird Reserve began life in 1988 as a damp patch in the corner of a field at the side of St.  

Community Services Events Pop-up In Caithness

NHS Highland is to host a series of community pop-up hubs within Caithness to highlight an array of community services available from a wealth of different organisations.   Visitors will have the opportunity to find out about community and health services, such as new frailty services, with the chance to try out some simple chair-based exercises designed to help prevent falls and support wellbeing.  

Funding Opportunities From Argyle and Bute Open To All

Argyle and Bute council publish a monthly funding newsletter.   Anyone in Scotland can sign up to get it.  

Keep Water Beads Away From Young Children

With their bright colours and squishy feel, water beads are especially appealing to young children.  When dry, water beads are tiny and can easily be swallowed without detection.