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New national guidance for NHS staff on speaking up in NHS Scotland
New guidance for NHS staff developed with Independent National Whistleblowing Officer
New report highlights progress of multidisciplinary teams within general practice
The Primary Care Phased Investment Programme final report is now available.
Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance
News: Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance
Robert Peel appointed new Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has appointed Dr Robert Peel as the new Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC). Rob, is […]
New maternity care standards published
New maternity care standards set clear expectations for how maternity care should be delivered in Scotland.
Patient safety concerns raised over growing ‘cosmetic tourism’ trend
A warning about the risks of ‘cosmetic tourism’ – when people travel abroad to access surgical and cosmetic procedures – has been issued by our organisation.
Maternity unit inspections progress
Maternity unit inspections progress
National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation – overview and scope
National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation – overview and scope
Scotland’s Essentials of Safe Care refreshed following national review
Healthcare Improvement Scotland has completed a review of the Scottish Patient Safety Programme’s (SPSP) Essentials of Safe Care