Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025 

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025. Published October 2025

Hospital at home quarterly report – Q2: December 2025

Hospital at home quarterly report – Q2: December 2025

Ayrshire Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Ayrshire Hospice. Published 18 December 2025.

Superdrug Nurse Clinic (Craigleith) – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Superdrug Nurse Clinic (Craigleith). Published 18 December 2025.

National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation

The Care Inspectorate (CI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) have been asked by Scottish Government Ministers to lead a joint inspection working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Elanic– independent healthcare: 17 December 2025

Complaint summary report for Elanic – 17 December 2025

Elanic– independent healthcare: 17 December 2025

Complaint summary report for Elanic – 17 December 2025

The Delayed Discharge Improvement Programme Learning System Launch

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the Delayed Discharge Improvement Programme launched the national learning system for Mental Health, Learning disabilities and Adults with Incapacity

Colorectal cancer clinical quality performance indicators – December 2025

Colorectal cancer clinical quality performance indicators – December 2025

Insights from Primary Care Phased Investment Programme: Building on primary care improvement   

Insights from Primary Care Phased Investment Programme: Building on primary care improvement   event