Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

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

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

Reducing delayed discharges in mental health & learning disability services: NHS Grampian – December 2025

Reducing delayed discharges in mental health & learning disability services: NHS Grampian – December 2025

Nadcell Mindcare Limited – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Nadcell Mindcare Limited. Published 15 December 2025.

SkinZ Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for SkinZ Aesthetics. Published 12 December 2025.

The St Andrews Practice

Independent healthcare service – The St Andrews Practice. Published 11 December 2025