Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Improving access to planned care NHS Lanarkshire gynaecology case study: July 2026

Improving access to planned care NHS Lanarkshire gynaecology case study: July 2026

Hospital at home quarterly report – Q4: March 2026

Summary This Hospital at Home (H@H) progress update covers quarter 4 (January to March) of the 2025/26 financial year. This […]

Media release: SMC decisions July 2026

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has today (Monday, July 13) published advice on six medicines.

Facilitator Toolkit – Journey Map

Summary The Journey Map activity helps illustrate how relationships, services, community supports and personal achievements (referred to as Recovery Capital) can contribute to an […]

Facilitator Toolkit – CHIME Mapping

Summary The CHIME recovery framework describes the five key processes that support personal recovery: In this activity people are asked to […]

Using a data tally tool to understand call volume and reduce prescription related enquiries: June 2026

Summary A GP practice in West Scotland worked with HIS to understand the types of calls made to the practice. […]

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

Date18 August 2026 Time10:00am – 12:00pm LocationOnline via Teams Details Diving into the “Understand” Step – Scottish Approach to Change […]

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.