News – Healthcare Improvement Scotland

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Updated Scottish Patient Safety Programme change packages for adults in hospital

HIS have published updated change packages for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) Adults in Hospitals programme.

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Winter Preparedness: Updated Infection Prevention Guidance

This Winter, stay informed of updates to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual with changes to guidance on Transmission-Based Precautions.

World Evidence-based Healthcare Day 2026

This World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day, Our colleagues at SIGN reflect on the theme of AI and how they have been exploring its use within evidence-based practice.

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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.

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Stronger support for families at the heart of death certification service

The Death Certification Review Service (DCRS) annual report for 2025 – 2026 published.

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.

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