Healthcare Improvement Scotland
@healthimprovescot.bsky.social
🔈We’re recruiting for two new members to join the Scottish Health Council and help shape the future of health and care services in Scotland.
Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now!
📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.
Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now!
📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🔈We’re recruiting for two new members to join the Scottish Health Council and help shape the future of health and care services in Scotland.
Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now!
📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.
Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now!
📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.
We’ve published an inspection report for Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian. It’s the latest of our Safe Delivery of Care inspections of mental health services.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’ve published an inspection report for Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian. It’s the latest of our Safe Delivery of Care inspections of mental health services.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
You're invited to join us at our next Board meeting on 2 December 2025 at 10:30am. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or on MS Teams.
Register now through the email below to join.
his.boardadmin@nhs.scot
Register now through the email below to join.
his.boardadmin@nhs.scot
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
You're invited to join us at our next Board meeting on 2 December 2025 at 10:30am. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or on MS Teams.
Register now through the email below to join.
his.boardadmin@nhs.scot
Register now through the email below to join.
his.boardadmin@nhs.scot
We’ve updated our standards for newborn blood spot screening.
Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth.
The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel.
Read the standards at the link in the comments.
Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth.
The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel.
Read the standards at the link in the comments.
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We’ve updated our standards for newborn blood spot screening.
Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth.
The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel.
Read the standards at the link in the comments.
Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth.
The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel.
Read the standards at the link in the comments.
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, NHS Golden Jubilee.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, NHS Golden Jubilee.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
We’re developing standards for the national diabetic eye screening programme which aims to reduce the incidence of vision loss through diabetes.
The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback.
Take part at the link in the comments.
The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback.
Take part at the link in the comments.
November 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We’re developing standards for the national diabetic eye screening programme which aims to reduce the incidence of vision loss through diabetes.
The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback.
Take part at the link in the comments.
The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback.
Take part at the link in the comments.
Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, praises our Hospital at Home programme, as new guiding principles are unveiled.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, praises our Hospital at Home programme, as new guiding principles are unveiled.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
We’ve published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We’ve published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
We’ve published the first joint inspection report for child and adolescent mental health units in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for the Melville Inpatient Unit, NHS Lothian, was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission.
The link to the report is in the comments.
The link to the report is in the comments.
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We’ve published the first joint inspection report for child and adolescent mental health units in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for the Melville Inpatient Unit, NHS Lothian, was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission.
The link to the report is in the comments.
The link to the report is in the comments.
Take part in our Annual Review on Monday 15 December 2025, Chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.
Join in-person or online through MS Teams.
Submit a question in advance or ask on the day.
Register via the link in the comments.
Join in-person or online through MS Teams.
Submit a question in advance or ask on the day.
Register via the link in the comments.
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Take part in our Annual Review on Monday 15 December 2025, Chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.
Join in-person or online through MS Teams.
Submit a question in advance or ask on the day.
Register via the link in the comments.
Join in-person or online through MS Teams.
Submit a question in advance or ask on the day.
Register via the link in the comments.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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It's your quick and easy round-up to all the news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland, every month.
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Could you help support the implementation of innovative and sustainable healthcare services in Lanarkshire?
Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social
Link to apply in comments
Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social
Link to apply in comments
October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Could you help support the implementation of innovative and sustainable healthcare services in Lanarkshire?
Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social
Link to apply in comments
Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social
Link to apply in comments
Our Scottish Approach to Change resource brings together practical tools and methods to support health and social care teams. 🛠️
Head to our website to find out how it can support you.👇
Head to our website to find out how it can support you.👇
October 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Our Scottish Approach to Change resource brings together practical tools and methods to support health and social care teams. 🛠️
Head to our website to find out how it can support you.👇
Head to our website to find out how it can support you.👇
We’ve been commissioned by Scottish Government to develop domestic homicide and suicide review standards.
Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected.
Read more at the link in the comments.
Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected.
Read more at the link in the comments.
October 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We’ve been commissioned by Scottish Government to develop domestic homicide and suicide review standards.
Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected.
Read more at the link in the comments.
Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected.
Read more at the link in the comments.
We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies.
Our latest advice looks at a non-invasive device for treating the most common type of brain cancer.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Our latest advice looks at a non-invasive device for treating the most common type of brain cancer.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies.
Our latest advice looks at a non-invasive device for treating the most common type of brain cancer.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Our latest advice looks at a non-invasive device for treating the most common type of brain cancer.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Our Death Certification Review Service has published its latest annual report, marking 10 years since the service was created.
To read how the service has been continuing to help improve the accuracy and quality of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death, follow the link in the comments.
To read how the service has been continuing to help improve the accuracy and quality of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death, follow the link in the comments.
October 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our Death Certification Review Service has published its latest annual report, marking 10 years since the service was created.
To read how the service has been continuing to help improve the accuracy and quality of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death, follow the link in the comments.
To read how the service has been continuing to help improve the accuracy and quality of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death, follow the link in the comments.
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
October 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Paracetamol remains safe to use during pregnancy, confirms MHRA, RCOG and BUMPS.
SIGN, part of our organisation, supports evidence-based practice to improve care across Scotland.
Read the full statement, link in comments:
SIGN, part of our organisation, supports evidence-based practice to improve care across Scotland.
Read the full statement, link in comments:
September 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Paracetamol remains safe to use during pregnancy, confirms MHRA, RCOG and BUMPS.
SIGN, part of our organisation, supports evidence-based practice to improve care across Scotland.
Read the full statement, link in comments:
SIGN, part of our organisation, supports evidence-based practice to improve care across Scotland.
Read the full statement, link in comments:
We're at Alzheimer Scotland conference today. We shared our case study on the team on Ward 202 at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. They worked with us on our Reducing stress and distress improvement programme for people living with dementia. Read it online now.
#dementia
#dementia
September 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're at Alzheimer Scotland conference today. We shared our case study on the team on Ward 202 at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. They worked with us on our Reducing stress and distress improvement programme for people living with dementia. Read it online now.
#dementia
#dementia
Did you miss our webinar on Scotland’s evolving approach to perinatal safety?
If so, don't worry. You can watch the recording and access all the resources.
Perfect for staff working in maternity and neonatal services on #worldpatientsafetyday2025.
Link in comments
If so, don't worry. You can watch the recording and access all the resources.
Perfect for staff working in maternity and neonatal services on #worldpatientsafetyday2025.
Link in comments
September 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Did you miss our webinar on Scotland’s evolving approach to perinatal safety?
If so, don't worry. You can watch the recording and access all the resources.
Perfect for staff working in maternity and neonatal services on #worldpatientsafetyday2025.
Link in comments
If so, don't worry. You can watch the recording and access all the resources.
Perfect for staff working in maternity and neonatal services on #worldpatientsafetyday2025.
Link in comments
SPSP Perinatal aims to improve outcomes for women, babies and families by:
reducing stillbirths
understanding caesarean birth rates
improving the response to deteriorating women
reducing neonatal mortality
Link to resources below.
#Worldpatientsafetyday
reducing stillbirths
understanding caesarean birth rates
improving the response to deteriorating women
reducing neonatal mortality
Link to resources below.
#Worldpatientsafetyday
September 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
SPSP Perinatal aims to improve outcomes for women, babies and families by:
reducing stillbirths
understanding caesarean birth rates
improving the response to deteriorating women
reducing neonatal mortality
Link to resources below.
#Worldpatientsafetyday
reducing stillbirths
understanding caesarean birth rates
improving the response to deteriorating women
reducing neonatal mortality
Link to resources below.
#Worldpatientsafetyday
SPSP Paediatric aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Scotland by improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
Link to resources in comments
#Worldpatientsafetyday
Link to resources in comments
#Worldpatientsafetyday
September 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM
SPSP Paediatric aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Scotland by improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
Link to resources in comments
#Worldpatientsafetyday
Link to resources in comments
#Worldpatientsafetyday
We carry out inspections of maternity services in acute settings.
This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care.
Link in comments.
#WPSD2025
This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care.
Link in comments.
#WPSD2025
September 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We carry out inspections of maternity services in acute settings.
This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care.
Link in comments.
#WPSD2025
This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care.
Link in comments.
#WPSD2025
We’ve published our maternity care draft standards and we’re keen to hear your views.
The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland.
Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.
The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland.
Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.
September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We’ve published our maternity care draft standards and we’re keen to hear your views.
The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland.
Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.
The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland.
Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.
This webinar is for General Practitioners (GPs) and their teams to help improve their understanding of frailty. Find out how appointing a frailty lead in your practice can drive improvements.
Sign up for our session on 30 September. Link in the comments.
#frailty
Sign up for our session on 30 September. Link in the comments.
#frailty
September 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This webinar is for General Practitioners (GPs) and their teams to help improve their understanding of frailty. Find out how appointing a frailty lead in your practice can drive improvements.
Sign up for our session on 30 September. Link in the comments.
#frailty
Sign up for our session on 30 September. Link in the comments.
#frailty