Mull and Iona Community Hospital

15/05/2026

NHS Highland would like to extend its sincere thanks and best wishes to Elizabeth (Liz) Higgins, who retired earlier this year. Liz provided outstanding leadership and dedication throughout her time with NHS Highland, supporting nursing services across Argyll and Bute and Highland with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Her contribution has had a lasting impact on teams, services, and the communities we serve.

As Associate Nurse Director, Liz played a key role in driving improvements in nursing practice, supporting workforce development, and promoting excellence across a wide range of care settings. She was widely respected for her supportive leadership style, her advocacy for nursing teams, and her commitment to continuous improvement in patient care.

We thank Liz for her many years of service and wish her every happiness and fulfilment in her retirement.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝐈𝐍𝐃) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - Meet Our Advanced Practitioner Tissue Viability Skilled Nurse Elaine Farrell

"Working across community, acute and care home settings, I provide expert advice on wound prevention and management, promoting best practice and empowering staff to deliver safe and consistent care. High-quality care is built on compassion, listening, understanding and ensuring every patient feels valued throughout their healing journey. I am lucky to work with Colleagues across all settings who share a passion for person-centred wound management, and through collaboration, we can enhance patient outcomes by promoting timely and evidence-based wound care."

12/05/2026

The HSCP's Joint Strategic Plan 2026-2031 has been developed and will be presented to our Integration Joint Board on 27 May. We would like to thank those members of the public, staff and our stakeholders who took part in the engagement process that helped with the development of the Plan. The full document will be published following the Board meeting; however, in the meantime, we have produced a Plan on a Page graphic which highlights some of the key information.

12/05/2026

Argyll and Bute HSCP Appoints New Associate Nurse Director Following Competitive Selection Process - Read the full press release, visit https://ow.ly/WQGh50YY2yg

05/05/2026

💙 Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of midwives around the world 💙

On International Day of the Midwife 2026, we shine a light on Argyll and Bute HSCPs, Elayne Starkey and Becky Brown, Midwives/Sonographers, and the important role they play in supporting women, babies, and families through every stage of pregnancy and birth.

From the first scan to the first cry, your care, skills and professional expertise make all the difference. Thank you for the lives you touch!

Do midwives' careers inspire you? Explore opportunities with NHS Midwifery Careers. 👉 https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/midwifery/

To all midwives — your work matters, your impact is powerful, and your commitment inspires us all.

05/05/2026

Meet Sara Kerr, Argyll and Bute HSCP Newly Qualified Integrated Midwife, Oban Community Maternity Unit, based at Lorn & Islands Hospital READ SARA’s Blog below!

A career in Midwifery had always been something that interested me. After over 10 years in nursing, I was delighted when I was successful in my application to the Shortened Midwifery Programme through NHS Highland and Edinburgh Napier University.

Many of my nursing skills are, of course, transferable and very relevant to my new career in Midwifery; at the same time, Midwifery is completely different. The last 16 months as a qualified midwife have been both extremely rewarding and at times challenging. I am sure most midwives will agree, the real learning starts once you are in post!

My job in remote and rural midwifery means that I am lucky enough to support women and their families throughout their whole journey to becoming parents – from the early pregnancy days, right through to the postnatal period. I am privileged to work in a team where we have consistently high rates of continuity, something we know is associated with positive outcomes. I love getting to know the women and families on our caseload and supporting them to make decisions that are best for them.

Every day is certainly different and unpredictable too – you can be carrying out routine appointments one moment, and the next be in the back of an ambulance on a transfer to the Obstetric Unit.

Midwives have a huge role to play in both maternal and newborn health; there is a massive shortage of midwives worldwide.

If you are interested in exploring a career in Midwifery, visit https://www.careers.nhs.scot/explore-careers/midwifery/

10/04/2026

It’s important to make sure you do your bowel screening test correctly. Instructions are included in the kit. More information and a ‘how to’ video can be found at
www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening