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Case Study: Small changes lead to big improvements at Auchtermairnie: March 2026

Case Study: Small changes lead to big improvements at Auchtermairnie: March 2026

Case study: Taking a holistic approach to improve understanding and support for patients experiencing stress and distress: July 2026

Case study: Taking a holistic approach to improve understanding and support for patients experiencing stress and distress: July 2026

Media Release: Inspection report for Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 16 July) published a report relating to a safe delivery of care inspection visit to Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney.

Balfour Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection report: July 2026

Balfour Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection report: July 2026

Improving access to planned care NHS Lanarkshire gynaecology case study: July 2026

Improving access to planned care NHS Lanarkshire gynaecology case study: July 2026

Hospital at home quarterly report – Q4: March 2026

Summary This Hospital at Home (H@H) progress update covers quarter 4 (January to March) of the 2025/26 financial year. This […]

Media release: SMC decisions July 2026

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has today (Monday, July 13) published advice on six medicines.

Facilitator Toolkit – Journey Map

Summary The Journey Map activity helps illustrate how relationships, services, community supports and personal achievements (referred to as Recovery Capital) can contribute to an […]

Facilitator Toolkit – CHIME Mapping

Summary The CHIME recovery framework describes the five key processes that support personal recovery: In this activity people are asked to […]

Using a data tally tool to understand call volume and reduce prescription related enquiries: June 2026

Summary A GP practice in West Scotland worked with HIS to understand the types of calls made to the practice. […]