Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Get involved in our Annual Review

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025. October 2025.

New user guides published for Healthcare Staffing Programme staffing tools: October 2025

New user guides published for Healthcare Staffing Programme staffing tools; October 2025

Beautiform Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Beautiform Aesthetics. Published 30 October 2025.

Diabetic eye screening standards

Draft diabetic eye screening standards, October 2025

Ayrshire Eye Clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Ayrshire Eye Clinic: Published 30 October 2025.

Professional Judgement Tool user guide: October 2025

Professional Judgement Tool user guide and data capture templates: October 2025

Mental health and learning disability inpatient nurse staffing level tool user guide: October 2025

Mental health and learning disability inpatient nurse staffing level tool user guide: October 2025 with FAQs and data capture template

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA) for Mental Health and Learning Disability Staffing Level Tool Development: October 2025

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA) for Mental Health and Learning Disability Staffing Level Tool Development: October 2025

Cabinet Secretary praises Hospital at Home

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Neil Gray MSP has praised the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland […]

Med-Co Secure Healthcare Services Ltd – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Med-Co Secure Healthcare Services Ltd. Published 29 October 2025.