Independent medical agency regulation blog: July 2025

Regulatory change will help strengthen patient safety – Laura Boyce, Chief Inspector of Regulation, Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Changes have been […]

Reflective Insights – Nurturing Housing in Drug and Alcohol Addiction February 2025

Stephen Wishart and Ruth Robin share reflections about the role appropriate housing can play in supporting those recovering from Drug and Alcohol addiction. Published February 2025

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Reflective Insights – Positive Pharmacy Experiences December 2024

Adrian MacKenzie reflects on his 30 year career and what pharmacists can do to improve user experiences. Published December 2024

Clinical guidelines blog: February 2024

The future of clinical guidelines is in our hands by Professor Angela Timoney. Blog published February 2024

Police custody centres framework blog: February 2024

Supporting improvements in the delivery of healthcare to vulnerable people in police custody centres by Jessica Davidson MBE. Blog published February 2024.

Congenital Heart Disease Standards blog: February 2024

Bridging the gap between physical and mental health by Liza Morton. Blog published February 2024

Reflective Insights – Reflections on Pharmacy December 2023

Reflections on Pharmacy by Adrian Mackenzie, the Pharmacy Clinical Lead for MAT standards at Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Published December 2023

Reflective Insights – Reflections on moving sector December 2023

Reflective Insights – Reflections on moving sector. Stephen Wishart is the Improvement Advisor for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards at Healthcare Improvement Scotland.. Published December 2023

Reflective Insights – Cocaine is not addictive right? December 2023

Cocaine is not addictive right? Eddie Gorman is the Project Manager at Harbour Ayrshire, a local charity that supports people with addiction issues. Published December 2023