Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Stronger support for families at the heart of death certification service

The Death Certification Review Service (DCRS) annual report for 2025 – 2026 published.

Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019: Healthcare Improvement Scotland functions in relation to staffing – Annual report 2025-2026: September 2026

Healthcare Staffing Programme – Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019: Healthcare Improvement Scotland functions in relation to staffing – Annual report 2025-2026: September 2026

Healthcare Staffing Programme – Annual summary reports 2025-2026: September 2026

Healthcare Staffing Programme – Annual summary reports 2025-2026: September 2026

Get involved in the Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2026

This year’s Annual Review will take place on Monday 2 November from 09:30-11am.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2026

Healthcare Improvement Scotland Annual Review 2026

Food, fluid and nutritional care standards

Food, fluid and nutritional care standards. Published September 2026.

Graham Anderson House – independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Graham Anderson House. Published 23 September 2026.

Luxe Skin by Dr Q – independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Luxe Skin by Dr Q. Published 22 September 2026.

2026 Committee Minutes

2026 Committee Minutes

Public Board meeting papers: 23 September 2026

Public Board meeting papers for 23 September 2026.