Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Report published into child and adolescent mental health services at the Melville Inpatient Unit in NHS Lothian

We have published a report into child and adolescent mental health services at the Melville Inpatient Unit in NHS Lothian. […]

Media release: Inspection report published for Scotland’s in-patient child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland, in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission, has today (Thursday 23 October) published a report following an unannounced inspection and visit to the Melville Inpatient Unit, NHS Lothian.

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People: Melville Inpatient Unit – safe delivery of care inspection report October 2025

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People: Melville Inpatient Unit – safe delivery of care inspection report October 2025

Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service. Published 22 October 2025.

Art of Dentistry – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Art of Dentistry, Prestwick. Published 21 October 2025.

Drugs and alcohol recovery services system map: October 2025

Drugs and alcohol recovery services system map: October 2025. Recovery services systems map, drugs and alcohol, recovery, full system approach, engagement, navigating services, support, health, alcohol and drug partnerships, substance use

Safety briefings: 2025

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) safety bulletins: 2025

Increasing serial prescribing at a general practice in Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership: October 2025

Increasing serial prescribing at a general practice in Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership: October 2025

Health equity sprint and the cardiovascular disease directed enhanced service: October 2025

Health equity sprint and the cardiovascular disease directed enhanced service: October 2025

Albany Dental Care – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Albany Dental Care, Edinburgh. Published 17 October 2025.