Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Diving into the “Understand” Step – Scottish Approach to Change Webinar

Join us on Tuesday 18 August 2026 for our next learning community webinar.

SPSP National Learning Event 2026

SPSP National Learning Event: 03 September 2026

Eilertsen Dental Care- independent healthcare inspection report: July 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Eilertsen Dental Care. Published 09 July 2026.

Code of corporate governance

Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s code of corporate governance.

Annual whistleblowing report 2025 – 2026

Annual whistleblowing report 2025 – 2026: July 2026

Reducing long waits sprints NHS Highland Ear, Nose and Throat Case Study: July 2026

Improving Access to Planned Care NHS Highland Ear, Nose and Throat Case Study: July 2026

Reducing long waits NHS Lothian Ear, Nose and Throat Case Study: July 2026

Improving Access to Planned Care NHS Lothian Ear, Nose and Throat Case Study: July 2026

Reducing long waits sprints NHS Highland Oral Surgery Case Study: July 2026

Improving Access to Planned Care NHS Highland Oral Surgery Case Study: July 2026

University Hospital Ayr – IR(ME)R inspection report: July 2026

University Hosptial Ayr – IR(ME)R inspection report: July 2026

Media release: Maternity Inspection report Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 2 July) published a report relating to a Maternity Services Safe Delivery of Care inspection visit to Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney.