Virtual run to raise vital support for Leanne Fund cystic fibrosis charity
A virtual 5/10k event will take place in the first week of June to raise vital funds for The Leanne Fund. The Leanne Fund 5/10k event has taken place in…
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“Devastated and angry” Home Farm employee says Covid warnings were ignored
Just under a month has passed since an outbreak of coronavirus took hold at Home Farm nursing home on Skye. Since then 10 residents have died at the Portree home…
When it comes to reducing waste and feeding those in need, Skye and Lochalsh community groups are rallying to help
The Free Press takes a look at some of the fantastic food initiatives taking place across Skye and Lochalsh… Broadford and Strath Community Company The Broadford and Strath Community Company…
Celtic FC Foundation donates £2,000 to Skye Community Response effort
Celtic football club’s charity foundation has made a donation of £2,000 to Skye Community Response in support of their work in providing food deliveries and essential services to vulnerable households…
Mental Health Awareness Week: “We’re here to help,” says Am Fasgadh manager
“We’re here for anyone who wants to talk or needs help of any kind.” Those were the words of the Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association centre manager who was…
Former manager says Skye nursing home let down by lack of testing and NHS staff should have been ‘loaned’ to help
“They didn’t treat care homes as an emergency. Care homes should have been one of the first places tested.” Linda Baillie was the manager at Home Farm nursing home for…
Author Neil Gaiman issues apology following 11,000-mile lockdown journey to Skye
Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman has apologised for flouting UK lockdown rules after travelling 11,000 miles from New Zealand to his home on Skye In a blog entry published on Monday…
Covid-19 testing to be made available to all care home staff
Scottish Government health secretary Jeane Freeman has today announced that all care home staff will be offered testing for Covid-19 Speaking at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Freeman said…
Portree lifeboat called to medical emergency on Raasay
The Portree lifeboat was launched on Sunday night to attend a medical emergency callout on the Isle of Raasay The launch took place at 8.43 pm. The request originated from…
NHS Highland to pilot contact tracing technology
News that NHS Highland will pilot contact tracing technology from Monday (18th May) has been welcomed on Skye Eilean a’ Cheo ward councillor John Finlayson said it is was “imperative”…