Highland Life

Planning for Integration

The Board of NHS Highland and The Highland Council have agreed in principle to commit to planning for the integration of health, education and social care services. A formal implementation plan is in the process of being developed by employees of both organisations, the voluntary sector, specialist organisations and Highland residents, with support from the Planning for Integration team.

Cairngorms National Park Authority election 2011 results

Five community representatives have been elected to serve on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority for the next four years.

TalentScotland summer placement programme

The TalentScotland Summer Placement Programme offers current students the opportunity to gain 8 weeks relevant work experience during the summer holidays. You will be paid at least £5.93 per hour and work on an innovative project in a local business or social enterprise. View all vacancies and more information on the programme.

TalentScotland graduate placement vacancies

The TalentScotland Graduate Placement Programme places graduates in local businesses and social enterprise to conduct innovative projects. The paid placements are between 3 and 12 months long and take place in organisations across all sectors. The Programme runs until 2013 and will offer new placement opportunities throughout the year. Placements in the Highlands and Islands are part funded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the European Regional Development Fund.

Hate Free Highland

Multi agency partners have launched the ‘Hate Free Highland’ website which aims to generate awareness of prejudice and discrimination and encourage more people to report these hate incidents via the online reporting system. www.hatefreehighland.org

Improving the mental wellbeing of Highland People - An outline action plan

Towards a Mentally Flourishing and Inclusive Highland (PDF 276 Kb)

Highland LEADER 2007-2013

LEADER is a European Union Community Initiative aimed at promoting economic and community development within rural areas. The Highland LEADER 2007-2013 programme has now been allocated £6 million by the Scottish Government. Is your project eligible for funding?

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