THE BELFORD Hospital in Fort William seems to be escaping the worst of the pressures currently being felt in many other Highland hospitals due to an outbreak of flu.
NHS Highland, similar to the rest of Scotland, has seen an increase in the number of flu cases being treated within its hospitals over the weekend with Raigmore Hospital in Inverness under significant pressure.
Dr Ken McDonald, associate medical director for Raigmore Hospital, has stated that emergency and urgent work will be prioritised within the hospital.