Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Truly Dental Glasgow – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Truly Dental Glasgow. Published 2 November 2026.

Aesthetic Nurse’s Clinic- independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Aesthetic Nurse’s Clinic. Published 30 October 2026.

Case study – Prescribing patterns report: October 2026

Case study looked at treatments used before and after NCMAG advice was published

Dr. David Jack – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Dr. David Jack. Published 29 October 2026.

The Delayed Discharge improvement programme – Learning system webinar: Learning from Phase 2, good practice in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Learning system webinar for the Delayed Discharge programme from the Responsive Support team in the Community Engagement Transformational Change Mental Health unit. The webinar’s focus is on learning from Phrase 2 and good practice in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.

Updated Scottish Patient Safety Programme change packages for adults in hospital 

HIS have published updated change packages for the Scottish Patient Safety Programme (SPSP) Adults in Hospitals programme.

Murdostoun – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre- independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Murdostoun – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. Published 28 October 2026.

Winter Preparedness: Updated Infection Prevention Guidance

This Winter, stay informed of updates to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual with changes to guidance on Transmission-Based Precautions.

The Aesthetic Clinic Stirling – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Aesthetic Clinic Stirling. Published 22 October 2026.

NCMAG 129 Aspirin: October 2026

NCMAG 129