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The Delayed Discharge improvement programme – Learning system webinar: Learning from Phase 2, good practice in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Learning system webinar for the Delayed Discharge programme from the Responsive Support team in the Community Engagement Transformational Change Mental Health unit. The webinar’s focus is on learning from Phrase 2 and good practice in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

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Updated Scottish Patient Safety Programme change packages for adults in hospital 

HIS have published updated change packages for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) Adults in Hospitals programme.

Murdostoun – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre- independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Murdostoun – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. Published 28 October 2026.

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Winter Preparedness: Updated Infection Prevention Guidance

This Winter, stay informed of updates to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual with changes to guidance on Transmission-Based Precautions.

The Aesthetic Clinic Stirling – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Aesthetic Clinic Stirling. Published 22 October 2026.

NCMAG 129 Aspirin: October 2026

NCMAG 129

Sur Wellness – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Sur Wellness. Published 22 October 2026.

Revive MS Support – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Revive MS Support. Published 21 October 2026.

Case study: Using reflective practice to improve care at McKillop Gardens Care Home: October 2026

Summary McKillop Gardens Care Home reduced incidents of stress and distress by 83% by improving their approach to dementia care. […]

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World Evidence-based Healthcare Day 2026

This World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day, Our colleagues at SIGN reflect on the theme of AI and how they have been exploring its use within evidence-based practice.