Media release: Scots urged to show the Yellow Card to side effects from medication

A new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from taking medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card Scheme.

Media release: New report finds Scotland’s Hospital at Home services going from strength to strength

A report published today has found that the continued expansion of Hospital at Home services across Scotland has saved more than £50 million in healthcare costs.

Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information

Media release: Scots asked to use NHS websites over AI answers for medicines information

Media release: New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss

New cervical screening standards urge better support for women with sight loss

Media Release: National treatment service welcomes new advice for children living with chest abnormality

A national treatment service has welcomed new advice that recommends a potentially life-changing treatment option for children and young people living with a chest abnormality.

Media Release: Volunteers sought to give views on sodium valproate, a medication for epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines

Volunteers are wanted to give their thoughts on sodium valproate, a medication that can be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines. 

Media release: Independent report finds that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde must repair relationships to improve care

A wide ranging and comprehensive independent review of emergency departments within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has found a system under pressure, where unacceptable practices such as patients waiting on trolleys in corridors have become normalised.

Media release: Scotland’s regulator of private clinics issues warning about the dangers of Botox parties

Healthcare Improvement Scotland has today warned the public of the dangers of so-called Botox parties.

Media Release: New Chair appointed to Healthcare Improvement Scotland as current Chair moves to NHS Tayside

New Chair appointed to Healthcare Improvement Scotland as current Chair moves to NHS Tayside