News Archive
30/12/2021
NHS Highland close to vaccine milestone
NHS Highland has delivered over 20,000 doses of COVID-19 booster or third dose vaccinations in five days last week. A total of 193,754 people in the NHS Highland area have received three doses of the vaccine, which is 81% of our adult population eligible for their booster.30/12/2021
File Companies House Accounts Early And Online To Avoid Delays
If you're due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of December, use our online services where possible and allow plenty of time before your deadline. December is always a busy time with many companies due to file accounts with Companies House before the end of the month.
30/12/2021
Creating Opportunities For Women In Agriculture
More women and girls living and working in Scottish agriculture will be able to apply for funding for courses to help develop their skills. Eligible courses include support to get tractor and trailer driving certificates or help to train sheepdogs.29/12/2021
Funding For Precision Medicine Research
Nearly £10 million has been awarded to four research projects over the next four years to improve the targeting of treatments for patients with serious illness The research will look at how treatments for those with diabetes, multiple sclerosis and liver disease, and patients in critical care, can be made more effective and targeted. The £9.75 million funding has been made through Precision Medicine Alliance Scotland (PMAS) - a Programme for Government commitment to support research in precision medicine.29/12/2021
Support With Winter Pressures - Help For Low Income Households This Festive Period
Projects that support low income households will benefit from a funding boost through the Scottish Government's Winter Support Fund. A total of 16 charities will receive a share of over £6 million to provide support to low income families with direct assistance for living costs, as well as initiatives such as debt advice and parenting helplines.29/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 29 December 2021
15,849 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 63,238 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 28.9% of these were positive.29/12/2021
Businesses Allocated £107 Million Support
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced how £107 million is being allocated to support businesses impacted by the spread of the Omicron variant. The funding, which follows an initial £100 million lifeline package, means the Scottish Government has now allocated £207 million of the £375 million committed to business support.28/12/2021
Wild Salmon Tracking Project For Scotland
An ambitious project is harnessing the power of technology to finally reveal the secret lives of wild Atlantic salmon - backed by £400,000 from the Scottish Government. Atlantic salmon start their lives in streams and rivers, before migrating to the high seas to grow and return home to spawn, connecting vast ranges of diverse habitats.
28/12/2021
2022 Will Be Biggest Year Yet For New Social Security System In Scotland
The introduction of Adult Disability Payment and extension of Scottish Child Payment to children under 16 will see a major increase in the number of people eligible to receive Sottish benefits in 2022. The Scottish Child Payment will increase to £20 from April, giving increased support to 111,000 children under the age of six.28/12/2021
Children Whose Parents Smoke Are Four Times As Likely To Take Up Smoking Themselves
A new film from the government Better Health Smoke Free campaign has been released to discuss how adult smoker can influence younger people. Experts warn that teenagers whose parents smoke are likely to copy them in adulthood New film features health experts discussing how adult smokers can act as role models NHS support offered to smokers - in particular parents, carers and other adults - to encourage them to quit in the new year.27/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Record High Daily Figures Over The Festive Break
Provisional data indicates an increasing number of COVID-19 cases. Figures for 25, 26 and 27 December are the highest daily totals recorded in Scotland since the start of the pandemic.27/12/2021
More Omicron Restrictions Take Effect In Scotland From Today
Temporary measures to limit the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the accelerated booster vaccination programme takes effect have come into force. From 05:00 yesterday (26 December), attendance at large events has been limited to: 100 people for indoor standing events 200 people for indoor seated events 500 people for all outdoor events (seated or standing).27/12/2021
Call To Get Booster In Last Week Of The Year
Five days left to get ‘boosted by the bells'. With just five days left to get ‘boosted by the bells’ all remaining over-18s are being urged to come along for their COVID-19 booster.27/12/2021
Additional Teacher Recruitment For 2021/22
The Highland Council has received an additional funding grant from the Scottish Government to spend towards the recruitment of an additional full-time employment of 30 primary school teachers and 25 secondary school teachers for 2021/22. Last year, the Scottish Government provided additional funding of £2,200,000 to the Council to support Highland's education recovery; the funding was wholly spent on additional teacher resource in schools.27/12/2021
£75 Million Boost To Modernise Uk Fishing Industry And Level Up Coastal Communities
Multimillion investment boost to infrastructure to modernise UK ports and processing facilities and create jobs. Fishing communities across the UK will benefit from better infrastructure, strengthened supply chains, new jobs and an investment in skills thanks to a £75 million boost for the sector announced by UK Government today.27/12/2021
Public Urged To Protect Themselves From Online Sales Scams
The government has urged the public to protect themselves from online sales scams through five actionable steps. The public must be vigilant in protecting themselves from the threat of online scammers during the Boxing Day sales, the Government has urged after a year which saw a record number of cyber attacks and online scams.27/12/2021
Reduce Waste Over The Holidays - Make The Most Of Recycling
The Highland Council is reminding householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste. Christmas is a busy time for most households and businesses, and this generates a lot more waste than usual.26/12/2021
Mental Health Over The Festive Season
Mental wellbeing support is available over the festive period for anyone who may be struggling during this time. Those experiencing low mood, stress, anxiety or depression are being urged to seek help and not wait until after the festive season is past.24/12/2021
Cats Still Need Homes In Caithness
This little chap is looking for a home in Caithness. From Cats Protection - Caithness web site The Caithness branch of Cats Protection has only been around since early 2001.
24/12/2021
