Four people standing before a screen at the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) annual review. Left to right - Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive; Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social care; Evelyn McPhail, Chairman ;and Christine McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer & Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Scotland , DG Health and Social Care

Safer, swifter, solutions: Our Annual Review 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP praised Healthcare Improvement Scotland for leading improvements to health and care across the country.

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National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation

The Care Inspectorate (CI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) have been asked by Scottish Government Ministers to lead a joint inspection working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Scottish Approach to Change launch brings together leaders in health and social care

On Friday 21 November, we hosted the launch of the Scottish Approach to Change in Edinburgh. The event brought together leaders in health and social care.

Robbie Pearson, Chief Executive of Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Get involved in our Annual Review

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025. October 2025.

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New user guides published for Healthcare Staffing Programme staffing tools: October 2025

New user guides published for Healthcare Staffing Programme staffing tools; October 2025

Cabinet Secretary praises Hospital at Home

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Neil Gray MSP has praised the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland […]

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Report published into child and adolescent mental health services at the Melville Inpatient Unit in NHS Lothian

We have published a report into child and adolescent mental health services at the Melville Inpatient Unit in NHS Lothian. […]

Safety briefings: 2025

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) safety bulletins: 2025

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Paracetamol and pregnancy

SIGN, part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, has issued a statement to ensure that healthcare professionals, patients and the public are […]

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World Patient Safety Day 2025

We’re marking the World Health Organisation’s annual World Patient Safety Day.