This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Gilbert Bain Hospital, NHS Shetland – maternity safe delivery of care inspection report: October 2026
Maternity safe delivery of care inspection report for Gilbert Bain Hospital, NHS Shetland, October 2026
Ladder of Participation
The Ladder of Participation is a simple reflection tool that helps you think about how much power, influence and decision-making input people and communities have within engagement and change processes.
SIGN colleagues awarded Fellowship of Guidelines International Network
Two colleagues from Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to international guideline development.
Monitoring and development of staffing tools: October 2026
Monitoring and development of staffing tools: October 2026
Building change momentum – Scottish Approach to Change Webinar
Join us for a Scottish Approach to Change webinar where we will focus on building change momentum within your teams, services and organisations.
Frailty Directed Enhanced Service (DES) and Continuity of Care: September 2026
Frailty Directed Enhanced Service (DES) and Continuity of Care: September 2026
Forte Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026
Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Forte Aesthetics. Published 02 October 2026.
DH Medical Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026
Independent Healthcare Inspection report for DH Medical Aesthetics. Published 30 September 2026.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Complaints Report 2025-2026: September 2026
Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Complaints Report: September 2026
Death Certification Review Service – Annual report 2025-2026: September 2026
Death Certification Review Service – Annual report 2025-2026: September 2026