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30/6/2013
New patient safety initiative on medicines launched 
A new patient safety initiative focussing on medicines and dehydration has been launched by NHS Highland in a bid to let patients know about the risks dehydration can cause when taking certain medicines. New patient information cards detailing which medicines should be temporarily stopped are being distributed to pharmacies, GP Practices and Hospitals across Highland.
30/6/2013
Two communities successful in bid for Council�s Challenge Fund
Two Highland groups have responded to The Highland Council�s �Community Challenge� and will be providing enhanced services for their communities at no greater cost than the present Council-run provision. Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust and Fort Augustus Community Company are the first two organisations in the Highlands to benefit through applications to the Council�s Community Challenge Fund.30/6/2013
Wind farm wind falls should bring socio-economic benefits to Caithness
Youth employment opportunities, tourism initiatives, improved transport links and support for businesses came out top in a recent survey to find out what wind farm windfalls should be spent on in Caithness in the future. Not surprisingly, the Caithness Conversation Community Profile suggests that a high percentage of the funds should be spent on communities nearest the wind farm but the idea of setting aside a smaller pot of funds for county-wide initiatives was also supported.30/6/2013
Babies will begin to be protected against rotavirus from today 1st July
Rotavirus vaccine programme begins Protection against severe diarrhoea and vomiting for babies and young children. All babies in Scotland born on or after May 1 this year are being offered vaccination against rotavirus, a severe diarrhoea and vomiting bug affecting in babies and young children that can lead to dehydration and hospital treatment.29/6/2013
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe - Malcolm Caithness
CASTLE SINCLAIR GIRNIGOE, CAITHNESS Much has been written on the history of this spectacular ruin dramatically situated on cliffs projecting into Sinclair Bay about three miles north of Wick. The books basically tell us that this icon the County were two castles � one being the tower house built between 1476 and 1496 which was called Girnigoe and the other called Sinclair was built on land to the west in 1606.
29/6/2013
Armed Forces Day - Thurso
The most northerly Armed Forces Day celebration on the British Mainland was held by the Royal British Legion Scotland Thurso Branch at their Riverside Clubrooms on Saturday. Various events including a coffee morning, exhibition, illustrated talk and a flag lowering ceremony were held throughout the day..
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27/6/2013HomeStart Caithness Gain Volunteer Friendly Award
Home Start Caithness were presented with a Volunteer Friendly Award at a gathering in Thurso recently. Lord Lieutenant of Caithness, Anne Dunnet presented the award to Home-Start Caithness staff, Rachel & Dorothy and Linda who is one of the volunteers that visit families..
27/6/2013
Carrier Bag Tax Will Start in 2014
By 2014 Scottish retailers will charge a minimum of 5p per bag in a bid to reduce carrier bag use. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced the move today which follows a consultation that was held last year to gauge public opinion.
27/6/2013
The real story behind the Lost Spitfires of Burma comes free to view online
Caithness.org knows that there are many people interested n the Second World War not least due to the connections with many service people located in the far north for the duration. This short film now relased on Youtube give information about the project.
27/6/2013
175 Countryside Rangers walks and events on offer this summer
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are running 175 guided walks and events across the Highlands during the Scottish and English school summer holidays. The bumper programme is not just for school pupils, however.
26/6/2013
DISABLED YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CAITHNESS SHARE IDEAS WITH MSPS
A group of disabled local young people from Caithness were invited to the Scottish Parliament to attend, �Young Scot: Agents of Change� parliamentary reception to discuss how services can be improved to support the needs of disabled young people in their local area. A group of disabled young people aged 16-21 years from Caithness have been involved in the national project, �Young Scot: Agents of Change.
25/6/2013
New research shows great crested newts are Highlanders
New research released today has found that great crested newts are native to the Scottish Highlands. Most experts had assumed that the newts had been introduced into the Highlands from other parts of the UK.
25/6/2013
New Angler's Lodge At St John's Loch
Members and friends gathered at St Johns Loch for the trophy presentation following their Annual Member�s Competition. The competition was won by Wick angler Pat Nicol who took the Trophies for Heaviest Basket and Heaviest Fish.
25/6/2013
Watch Our Wildlife In Summer
The seabird colonies are in full swing at Holborn head, Dunnet, Duncansby and cliffs south of Wick. July is the best month to watch their young being fed.
25/6/2013
Scottish Government Failing NHS in the Highlands and Islands
A key target for the treatment of cancer patients was not met in the last quarter, figures have revealed. The latest statistics showed 94.4% of people started cancer treatment within 62 days of being urgently referred because it was suspected they had the disease - just below the target of 95% and down from 95.8% in the previous quarter.24/6/2013
Where Highland Eagles Dare to be seen live on CCTV
Thanks to The Highland Council�s Countryside Rangers live pictures of a Golden Eagle nest can now be seen at the Assynt Visitor Centre in Lochinver, Sutherland which is located within the North West Highlands Geopark. A tiny CCTV camera is perched on a steep crag in a remote Highland glen in Assynt and the picture is beamed nearly 20km to the Visitor Centre.
24/6/2013
Views sought on the number of wheelchair accessible taxis in the Highlands
The Highland Council is consulting with local disability and access groups and the taxi trade to find out their views on a change of licensing policy that could lead to an increase in the numbers of wheelchair accessible vehicles in the Highlands. At present, in Highland, only around 5% of the overall taxi and private hire car fleet are wheelchair accessible.
24/6/2013
HIE launches major Gaelic research project
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is leading a partnership project to research the ways in which Gaelic delivers economic and social value within the region and for Scotland, and how that impact can be maximised. HIE has commissioned DC Research to gather detailed information from businesses, communities and social enterprises which are currently using Gaelic as an asset.23/6/2013
Lybster Gala 2013 - The Movie
Brian Finch has put together some footage of the Lybster Gala held on Saturday 22nd June 2013..
23/6/2013
Another Chance For Communities To Buy Land And Property
Additional Funding announced for Communities to buy land and properties to help regenerate their local areas. Community groups across Scotland are being urged to explore the opportunities available through the recently-expanded Scottish Land Fund.Search Our Site
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