05/01/2026
The adverse weather over the past few days has made it difficult for everyone in Highland and with weather warnings still in place across the region we are working very hard to minimise the impact.
Safety is our top priority. If you have an appointment please only travel if it's safe to do so. If you can't make it, please let the department know by calling the number on your appointment letter, or contact us on 01463 704000 and they will be happy to reschedule.
Conditions are exceptionally challenging and we are working closely with our partners to make sure everyone across Highland gets the care they need during this time.
The Scottish Ambulance Service has established protocols in situations of adverse weather to ensure emergency transfers can take place.
We are being supported by families and the 4X4 service to ensure that all of the people that are at the most risk are being seen and any individual circumstances are being escalated.
The most significant impacts are being experienced in Caithness and Sutherland. All patients, and their family members, receiving community care in this area, as well as women who are due to give birth in the next two weeks, have been contacted. If you have any concerns at all please contact the service or phone 01463 704000
We are liaising with our other Highland partners (including colleagues in Highland Council roads) to ensure that we can access properties when care is essential.
A huge thank you to our staff, our partners, volunteers and members of the public for their support during this time.
