Excellence in Care key resources

We have quality of care resources available. These support NHS Scotland staff to deliver person-centred care for all.


Excellence in Care framework

The framework supports staff with the development and implementation of Excellence in Care.

View the Excellence in Care framework

Quality of care review guidance

The guidance provides a “Once for Scotland” approach to quality of care reviews and care assurance visits. This helps to support care assurance processes at a local level.

View the quality of care review guidance

NHS Scotland – Design principles to create person centred records

View NHS Scotland – Design principles to create person centred records

CAIR dashboard

Find out how to request access to the CAIR dashboard.

Healthcare Staffing Programme

The Healthcare Staffing Programme assists NHS boards to improve workload and workforce planning to meet the obligations of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019.

Find out more about the Healthcare Staffing Programme.