Take part in Healthcare Improvement Scotland's Annual Review

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.

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World Patient Safety Day 2026 

We’re marking the World Health Organisation’s annual World Patient Safety Day today, 17 September.

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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.

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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 - Rachel and Chris McCready at home with baby Jude who benefited from the Hospital at Home service

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.

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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

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New report highlights progress of multidisciplinary teams within general practice 

The Primary Care Phased Investment Programme final report is now available.

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Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance

News: Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance