Excellence in Care

We want people to receive high-quality care across NHS Scotland.

Excellence in Care was commissioned by the Scottish Government in response to the Vale of Leven Hospital Inquiry. The work of Excellence in Care promotes assurance and a culture in which quality care can happen.

Putting patients, their families and carers at the centre of their care is key. The work seeks to improve, integrate and coordinate the delivery of quality care services. 

Excellence in Care framework and strategy

The framework supports staff as they work to deliver high quality, person centred care

Leading Excellence in Care

An education and development framework for all nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals (NMAHP) leaders on the NHS Scotland TURAS learning site

Quality of care review guidance

Providing a ‘Once for Scotland’ approach to quality of care reviews and care assurance visits

CAIR dashboard

Provides data on the quality of care delivered by nursing and midwifery professionals in Scotland. Request access to on the Public Health Scotland (PHS) website

How we can help

Find out how to get support from the Excellence in Care team

Key resources

Resources to support NHS Scotland staff deliver high quality, person centred care for all