Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation – overview and scope

National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation – overview and scope

Media Release: SMC decisions February 2026

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), has today (Monday, February 09) published advice on three medicines.

Improvement Notice – Graham Anderson House: 06 February 2026

Improvement Notice – Graham Anderson House: 06 February 2026

A S Endodontics – independent healthcare inspection report: February 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for A S Endodontics Published 6 February 2026.

West Scotland Breast Screening Centre – IR(ME)R inspection report: February 2026

Summary We carried out an announced inspection at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, West Scotland Breast Screening Centre, Stock Exchange […]

South East Scotland Breast Screening Centre – IR(ME)R inspection report: February 2026

Summary We carried out an announced inspection at NHS Lothian, South East Scotland Breast Screening Centre, Ardmillan House on Wednesday […]

Clinic M – independent healthcare: 04 February 2026

Clinic M – independent healthcare: 04 February 2026

Vermilion – The Smile Experts (Kelso) – independent healthcare inspection report: February 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Vermilion – The Smile Experts (Kelso). Published 4 February 2026.

Media release: Inspection Report Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Wednesday 4 February) published a report relating to an unannounced inspection visit to Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse, NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

University Hospital Crosshouse maternity safe delivery of care inspection: October 2025

University Hospital Crosshouse maternity safe delivery of care inspection: October 2025