What we do
We provide physical and mental health services across the Highland and Argyll and Bute Council areas. In Highland, we also provide adult social care.
We deliver our services at hospitals, clinics, community facilities and in people’s homes - either in-person or online.
- Find out more about NHS Highland and see our recent Board and Committee meetings.
- Would you like to work with us? Find out about our current vacancies and roles.
- Contact us with your questions.
- We'd love your feedback on this website - what works and what we could improve.
Know who to turn to
Get the treatment you need - it can sometimes be hard to know what to do if you're unwell:
- For help from a GP – use your GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery.
- For urgent medical help – use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you're unable to get help online.
- For life-threatening emergencies – call 999 for an ambulance.
If you're advised to go to hospital, it's important to go.
Near Me
Near Me is a confidential and secure service which allows you to attend your pre-arranged appointment using a video call, rather than attending in person.
Near Me
Patient Hub
Patient Hub is a secure online patient portal, providing patients with information relating to their care.
Patient Hub
Patient travel
Arrange travel to and from hospital with your local Patient Travel department.
Financial assistance with patient travel
British Sign Language (BSL) information
Where BSL information is published on this website and elsewhere.
British Sign Language (BSL)
NHS Highland Board
NHS Highland is managed by a Board made up of Non-Executive and designated Executive Directors.
NHS Highland BoardLatest news
Pilot GP walk-in service to soft launch at Cowal Community Hospital
26/06/2026Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are pleased to announce that the new pilot GP appointment walk-in service will launch at Cowal Community Hospital today (Friday 26 June), offering additional access to primary care for local patients.
Two families welcome babies on the same day at Lorn and Islands Hospital
24/06/2026Baby Mabel was born on 9 June at 2:32 pm, weighing 7lb 8oz, and Baby Cameron was born later the same day at 9:27 pm, weighing 8lbs. Both mothers and babies are doing well and recovering comfortably with their families.
CTAC service update for Inveraray and Strachur, and community engagement events
23/06/2026Following recent updates regarding Community Treatment and Assessment Centre (CTAC) provision in Strachur and Inveraray, the HSCP has implemented enhanced interim arrangements to maintain continuity of care while longer-term options are finalised.
Argyll and Bute care homes “defence is on fire” with the launch of the World Cup Care Home Games 2026
17/06/2026Argyll and Bute are proud to announce the official launch of the World Cup Care Home Games 2026, a vibrant and inclusive programme designed to bring together care home residents, staff, families, and communities in a celebration of movement, connection, and wellbeing.
Recent publications
- Argyll and Bute HSCP Joint Strategic Plan 2026-2031
- Public holidays for NHS Highland staff 2026-27
- Highland Health and Social Care Partnership - Annual Report 2024-25
- NHS Highland Charity - see how we make a difference.
- Employability and Widening Access Strategy 2025-2028
- Strategic Plan for Adult Services 2024-2027
- NHS Highland's 5 year strategy 2022-2027 - Together We Care
