Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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We’ve published an inspection report for maternity services at Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
January 22, 2026 at 10:15 AM
We’ve published an inspection report for maternity services at Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
Join us for the Q Scotland Annual Online Collaboration Event!
This year we’re exploring Enabling Change — with practical projects, new approaches, and cross‑sector learning to support high‑quality care.
Register now, link in comments
#QScotland #QualityImprovement
This year we’re exploring Enabling Change — with practical projects, new approaches, and cross‑sector learning to support high‑quality care.
Register now, link in comments
#QScotland #QualityImprovement
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Join us for the Q Scotland Annual Online Collaboration Event!
This year we’re exploring Enabling Change — with practical projects, new approaches, and cross‑sector learning to support high‑quality care.
Register now, link in comments
#QScotland #QualityImprovement
This year we’re exploring Enabling Change — with practical projects, new approaches, and cross‑sector learning to support high‑quality care.
Register now, link in comments
#QScotland #QualityImprovement
Work to develop the scope for the domestic homicide and suicide review standards is currently underway.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation.
Find out more at the link in the comments.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation.
Find out more at the link in the comments.
January 19, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Work to develop the scope for the domestic homicide and suicide review standards is currently underway.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation.
Find out more at the link in the comments.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation.
Find out more at the link in the comments.
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
January 15, 2026 at 11:21 AM
We’ve published our latest inspection report for Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
Follow the link in the comments to read the report.
We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies.
Our latest advice looks at the clinical effectiveness and performance of low-field extremity MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Our latest advice looks at the clinical effectiveness and performance of low-field extremity MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
January 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies.
Our latest advice looks at the clinical effectiveness and performance of low-field extremity MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Our latest advice looks at the clinical effectiveness and performance of low-field extremity MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging.
To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.
Ann Gow, our Deputy Chief Executive, has been given a key role in the newly set-up Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce. She’ll use her extensive experience in health care to help improve maternity services for families across Scotland.
Link is in the comments to read more.
Link is in the comments to read more.
January 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Ann Gow, our Deputy Chief Executive, has been given a key role in the newly set-up Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce. She’ll use her extensive experience in health care to help improve maternity services for families across Scotland.
Link is in the comments to read more.
Link is in the comments to read more.
Our offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 until 5 January 2026.
The Death Certification Review Service will remain open.
Thank you to everyone who has worked with us to help improve the quality of health and social care in Scotland throughout 2025.
The Death Certification Review Service will remain open.
Thank you to everyone who has worked with us to help improve the quality of health and social care in Scotland throughout 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 until 5 January 2026.
The Death Certification Review Service will remain open.
Thank you to everyone who has worked with us to help improve the quality of health and social care in Scotland throughout 2025.
The Death Certification Review Service will remain open.
Thank you to everyone who has worked with us to help improve the quality of health and social care in Scotland throughout 2025.
We are hosting a Scottish Approach to Change launch webinar on Monday 19 January! 🚀
Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change.
This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.
Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change.
This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We are hosting a Scottish Approach to Change launch webinar on Monday 19 January! 🚀
Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change.
This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.
Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change.
This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.
We are looking for registered healthcare professionals to work with our Healthcare Staffing Programme. You will undertake observation studies of clinical care. Closes 5 Jan 26.
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We are looking for registered healthcare professionals to work with our Healthcare Staffing Programme. You will undertake observation studies of clinical care. Closes 5 Jan 26.
We’ve published an inspection report for Ailsa Hospital, NHS Ayrshire and Arran. 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.
December 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We’ve published an inspection report for Ailsa Hospital, NHS Ayrshire and Arran. 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.
Scotland’s 65+ population is set to rise by 67% by 2047 & so will the number living with frailty. Our report looks into what’s working well and what the barriers are to making a meaningful difference for older people living with frailty. Link in comment
#Frailty #NHSScotland
#Frailty #NHSScotland
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Scotland’s 65+ population is set to rise by 67% by 2047 & so will the number living with frailty. Our report looks into what’s working well and what the barriers are to making a meaningful difference for older people living with frailty. Link in comment
#Frailty #NHSScotland
#Frailty #NHSScotland
We've published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for Forth Valley Royal Hospital, NHS Forth Valley.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We've published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for Forth Valley Royal Hospital, NHS Forth Valley.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Our 16th Citizen's Panel report looks at experiences of care.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our 16th Citizen's Panel report looks at experiences of care.
Link in comments.
Link in comments.
🔈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 24, 2025 at 11:00 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’re Hiring
We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a national leadership role as Strategic National Clinical Lead for Mental Health.
📅 Apply by Wednesday 26 November 2025.
#MentalHealth #WeAreHiring
We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a national leadership role as Strategic National Clinical Lead for Mental Health.
📅 Apply by Wednesday 26 November 2025.
#MentalHealth #WeAreHiring
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🔈We’re Hiring
We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a national leadership role as Strategic National Clinical Lead for Mental Health.
📅 Apply by Wednesday 26 November 2025.
#MentalHealth #WeAreHiring
We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a national leadership role as Strategic National Clinical Lead for Mental Health.
📅 Apply by Wednesday 26 November 2025.
#MentalHealth #WeAreHiring
Do you want to find out more about the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland?
Our Annual Review takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or online using MS Teams.
Register before 27 November 2025 using the link in the comments.
Our Annual Review takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or online using MS Teams.
Register before 27 November 2025 using the link in the comments.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Do you want to find out more about the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland?
Our Annual Review takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or online using MS Teams.
Register before 27 November 2025 using the link in the comments.
Our Annual Review takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or online using MS Teams.
Register before 27 November 2025 using the link in the comments.
🔈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.