Editorial: David Alston departure offers chance for “encouraging” replacement
We have sympathy with David Alston. He was parachuted into the chair of NHS Highland three years ago. As a standing non-executive director he must have had an inkling of…
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Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau manager hits out at cuts to frontline services
The manager of Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau has hit out at the axing of crucial funding that will see the loss of a highly-skilled frontline worker. Morag Hannah’s…
North West Skye FC to play home games in Uig from next season
North West Skye will play their home matches in Uig in the forthcoming 2019 football season after a proposal by the club was unanimously backed at the Skye and Lochalsh…
Provision of 24/7 urgent care at Skye capital hospital on track for May
The provision of 24-hour urgent care at Portree Hospital is on schedule to be fully operational by May of this year, according to the Ritchie report steering group which met…
Records broken at first Skye and Lochalsh race of 2019
Hugh Campbell and Sarah Attwood started the new year in style with record-breaking performances at Saturday’s Glenmore 10k. The runners set new course records during what was the first race…
Progress of Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross healthcare report to be assessed
Sir Lewis Ritchie is to attend a public information session in Portree this evening (Tuesday 4th December) as part of a review into the progress of the recommendations set out…
Committee agrees to keep healthcare petition open
By Adam Gordon MSPs today agreed to keep open SOS-NHS Skye’s petition calling for the reversal of the major services changes to healthcare in Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross…