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Using Artificial Intelligence to speed up MRI scans in NHS Highland
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (459+ words) Endowment funding case study - research, development and innovation. As Dr John Tracey explained, "this process" is a manual one" taking up precious work hours which otherwise can be used for patients." " The team believed that, because these referral notes are…...
Building a stronger volunteer service across NHS Highland
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (644+ words) Endowment funding case study - workforce development. Image: Volunteer Coordinators Tasha Lundie and Ellie Andrews-Steele with volunteer Rose. For almost a decade, NHS Highland had a well'established volunteer programme supporting patients and staff across parts of the Highland area. However, the…...
Lorn and Islands General Hospital thanks Keep Oban Beautiful volunteers
5+ day, 6+ min ago (256+ words) Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) would like to express its sincere thanks to the volunteers from Keep Oban Beautiful. The HSCP thanks the volunteers for their hard work, generosity and community spirit, and for recognising the…...
Telecare self-check tool continues to support independent living across Argyll and Bute
5+ day, 6+ min ago (259+ words) The Telecare Self-Check Online Tool continues to provide valuable support to individuals, families and carers across Argyll and Bute, helping them understand whether telecare could assist with safety, independence and wellbeing at home. The Telecare Self-Check Online Tool guides users…...
Telecare Self-Check Tool Available on NHS Inform Continues to Support Independent Living Across Argyll and Bute
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (322+ words) Currently only one cookie of this type is used - to remember your cookie preference. The Telecare Self-Check Tool on the NHS Inform website continues to provide valuable support to individuals, families, and carers across Argyll and Bute, helping them understand…...
Argyll and Bute HSCP publishes Joint Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2031
1+ week, 3+ day ago (464+ words) The Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board (IJB) held its latest meeting today (27 May 2026) where it discussed a number of key topics including the Health and Social Care Partnership Joint Strategic Plan (JSP) for 2026-2031. The IJB approved the JSP for…...
Highland Children's Unit marks ten years of dedicated paediatric care
2+ week, 3+ day ago (608+ words) Currently only one cookie of this type is used - to remember your cookie preference. Ten years ago to the day, following an extraordinary five-year fundraising appeal, the Highland Children's Unit welcomed its first patients. Patients, former patients, staff past and…...
Salaried GP recruited for Garelochead and Kilcreggan GP practices
2+ week, 4+ day ago (206+ words) Currently only one cookie of this type is used - to remember your cookie preference. Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to announce that Dr Turki Alhusaini was recently appointed on a permanent basis as the…...
Rural Emergency Physician Vicki Robertson Awarded Prestigious General Medical Council Credential
3+ week, 3+ day ago (305+ words) Currently only one cookie of this type is used - to remember your cookie preference. A doctor working in the Emergency Department at Lorn and Islands Hospital has been awarded a newly established national qualification recognising excellence in remote and rural…...
Phototherapy service relaunched at Campbeltown Hospital
3+ week, 4+ day ago (201+ words) Currently only one cookie of this type is used - to remember your cookie preference. Appointments are offered three mornings a week, between approximately 8. 15am and 9. 15am, a schedule designed to support patients who are working or in education. Treatment is delivered following…...