Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2024

Independent healthcare inspection report for Strathcarron Hospice, Deny.
Published May 2024.

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy – IR(ME)R inspection report: May 2024

IR (ME)R inspection report for Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. Published May 2024.

Joint inspection of adult services in the Inverclyde partnership – focus on people living with mental illness: May 2024

Joint inspection of adult services in the Inverclyde partnership – inspection report: May 2024

Health and Care Staffing Act: How NHS boards have been preparing for the new legislation

The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act came into force on 1st April 2024, setting out requirements for safe staffing […]

International Smiles – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2024

Independent healthcare inspection report for International Smiles, Burntisland.
Published May 2024.

Lady A Clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2024

Independent healthcare inspection report for Lady A Clinic, Ayr.
Published May 2024.

Vicsan Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2024

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Vicsan Aesthetics, Aberdeen. Published May 2024.

East Ayrshire Community Hospital – infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report: May 2024

We carried out an unannounced inspection to East Ayrshire Community Hospital, NHS Ayrshire & Arran on Tuesday 13 February 2024.

Joint inspection of adult support and protection – Highland partnership: May 2024

Joint inspection report of adult support and protection in the Highland partnership. Published May 2024.

Forth Valley Royal Hospital – acute hospital safe delivery of care inspection: April 2024

We returned to carry out an unannounced follow-up inspection of Forth Valley Royal Hospital in January 2024.