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Operating Framework: Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Scottish Government

This framework sets out how Healthcare Improvement Scotland will work with and the Scottish Government.

Independent healthcare regulation – media engagement guidance

Media engagement guidance for independent healthcare services. Published November 2023

Independent healthcare regulation – Regulation 12 information for services

Clarification of the interpretation of Regulation 12 of The Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Requirements as to Independent Health Care Services) Regulations 2011. Published November 2022.

Western General Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection report: October 2022

Safe delivery of care inspection report for Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian. Published October 2022.

NCMAG103 Lenalidomide advice document: October 2022

NCMAG103 Lenalidomide advice document: October 2022

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Glasgow City partnership: October 2022

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Glasgow City partnership. Published October 2022.

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Scottish Borders Partnership: October 2022

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Scottish Borders Partnership. Published October 2022.

Death certification review service annual report 2021 – 2022: October 2022

Death certification review service annual report 2021 – 2022. Published October 2022

Our concern response process

Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s process for responding to concerns that are submitted to our organisation.

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the West Lothian partnership: September 2022

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the West Lothian partnership. Published September 2022.