Learning from adverse events: key resources

On this page you can find key resources. These include a national framework for Scotland and the adverse events notification system.

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A national framework for Scotland

The following national framework provides an overarching approach. Developed from best practice it supports care providers to manage adverse events.

Read our national framework for Scotland

Adverse events notification system

The aim of the system is to make sure that there is consistency of process and quality in the data submitted. Data is essential for quality management purposes at national, regional and local levels.

• Adverse events notification system update report

Further reading

• Learning for improvement: report of the self-evaluation by NHS boards on the implementation of the adverse events framework: July 2026