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Highland Council and NHS Highland Launch Highland Power of Attorney Month

NHS Highland and The Highland Council have today launched Highland Power of Attorney Month.

Photo of Arlene Johnstone, Chief Officer for the Highland Health and Social Care Partnership, and Councillor David Fraser, Chair of Highland Council's Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee

Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee reviews key service updates and improvements
The Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee has considered a range of reports highlighting progress, pressures and improvements across services supporting children, adults and families.
Date: 27 May 2026
Transfer of the Mackinnon Memorial Hospital in Broadford, Isle of Skye
The demolition of the Mackinnon Memorial Hospital in Broadford, Isle of Skye, is scheduled to get underway before the end of this month (March 2026).
Date: 23 March 2026

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