Category: News
SIGN colleagues awarded Fellowship of Guidelines International Network
Two colleagues from Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to international guideline development.
Stronger support for families at the heart of death certification service
The Death Certification Review Service (DCRS) annual report for 2025 – 2026 published.
Get involved in the Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2026
This year’s Annual Review will take place on Monday 2 November from 09:30-11am.
World Patient Safety Day 2026
We’re marking the World Health Organisation’s annual World Patient Safety Day today, 17 September.
Scottish Medicines Consortium celebrates 25 years of providing advice on medicines in Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, is celebrating 25 years of providing advice on new medicines to improve outcomes for people in Scotland.
National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation and child criminal exploitation
A review into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation and child criminal exploitation has highlighted challenges with the way key organisations deal with the scale, prevalence, characteristics, and threat of group-based harm.
New report highlights experiences and priorities of people using maternity services in Scotland
New report highlights experiences and priorities of people using maternity services in Scotland
Report reveals children avoiding hospital stays through Hospital at Home programme
Report reveals children avoiding hospital stays through Hospital at Home programme
Apply to join our Board
We’re recruiting two Non-Executive Members to join our Board. Find out more and apply by 24 August 2026.
New national guidance for NHS staff on speaking up in NHS Scotland
New guidance for NHS staff developed with Independent National Whistleblowing Officer