Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Guidance involving patients, carers and the public in option appraisal for care service changes

Summary HIS developed this guidance document with engagement from staff, patients, carers and members of the public. This paper has […]

SPSP Acute Adult Expert Reference Group Evaluation Report

Summary The iHub Acute Care team restarted the Falls and Deteriorating Patient improvement programs in September 2020. This presented a […]

Public Board meeting papers: 26 March 2025

Public Board meeting papers: 26 March 2025

Recommendation to Scottish Ministers: March 2025

Summary The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 came into force on 1 April 2024. We have a duty […]

Cervical screening standards

Cervical screening standards. Published March 2025

Infinity Skin Clinic Edinburgh – independent healthcare inspection report: March 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Infinity Skin Clinic Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Published 19 March 2025.

Joint inspection of adult support and protection – Renfrewshire partnership: March 2025

Joint inspection of adult support and protection – Renfrewshire partnership: March 2025

Quality Improvement Framework for dementia post-diagnostic support in Scotland: March 2025

Quality Improvement Framework for dementia post-diagnostic support in Scotland: March 2025

New Mind Medical – independent healthcare inspection report: March 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for New Mind Medical, Hamilton. Published 14 March 2025.

Cutaneous Melanoma clinical quality performance indicators: March 2025

Summary We develop QPIs with clinicians from the three regional cancer networks and Public Health Scotland. QPIs are reviewed regularly […]