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: SMC decisions May 2025

The Scottish Medicines Consortium, has today (Monday, May 12) published advice on six medicines.

Media Release: Inspection report Cleland Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 17 April) published a report relating to a safe delivery of care inspection visit to Cleland Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire.

Media release: SMC decisions April 2025

The Scottish Medicines Consortium, has today (Monday, April 7) published advice on seven medicines.

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: Inspection Report for Victoria Hospital, NHS Fife

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 13 March) published a report relating to an unannounced follow-up inspection visit to Victoria Hospital, NHS Fife.

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: SMC decisions March 2025

The Scottish Medicines Consortium, has today (Monday, March 10) published advice on four medicines.

Media Release: Inspection reports for Raigmore Hospital and Lorn and Islands Hospital, NHS Highland

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 27 February) published reports relating to safe delivery of care inspection visits to two NHS Highland hospitals: Raigmore Hospital and Lorn and Islands Hospital. 

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