Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Aesthetic Nurse’s Clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: July 2023

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Aesthetic Nurse’s Clinic, Edinburgh.
Published 17 July 2023.

Ninewells Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection report: July 2023

Safe delivery of care inspection report for Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside. Published July 2023.

Ardgowan Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2023

Ardgowan Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2023

AKA Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: July 2023

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for AKA Aesthetics, Troon.
Published 12 July 2023.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland quality framework

Reference guide to support and inform reflection, evaluation and decision making about how best to improve outcomes for users of services. Published July 2023.

Independent healthcare regulation – portal user guide

User guide for the independent healthcare regulation online notification portal. Published July 2023.

Inverclyde Royal Hospital – infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report: July 2023

Infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report for Inverclyde Royal Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Published July 2023.

Brief Insight 13: Mid & East Lothian Alcohol & Drug Partnership: East Lothian Substance Use Service: Assertive outreach and same day access

MAT Standards Brief Insights 13, MELDAP, Substance use, Recovery, Drugs and Alcohol, Pathways

Brief Insight 12: Inverclyde Alcohol & Drug Partnership: Turning Point Scotland: Early help in custody team

MAT Standards Brief Insight 12, Inverclyde, Drugs and Alcohol, Substance Use, Recovery, Pathways

Brief Insight 11: Highland Alcohol & Drug Partnership: Argyll & Bute Addiction Team (ABAT): Improving choice and access to care in Cowal

MAT Standards Brief Insight 11, Highlands, Argyll & Bute, Drugs and Alcohol, Recovery, Substance use, Pathway