Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

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.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025 

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2025. Published October 2025

Safety briefings: 2025

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) safety bulletins: 2025

Albany Dental Care – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

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

Patient experience in primary care webinar

Patient experience in primary care

Patient-Centred Decisions: Demonstrating impact in SMC processes webinar

Patient-Centred Decisions: Demonstrating impact in SMC processes webinar

The Row Dental – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Row Dental, Edinburgh. Published 15 October 2025.

Mental Health Reform Webinars: Developing staff to work confidently with complex mental health needs

Developing staff to work confidently with complex mental health needs webinar, September 2025

Media release: SMC decisions October 2025

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