Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment for Maternity Services Staffing Level Tool: May 2026

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment for Maternity Services Staffing Level Tool: May 2026

Media release: SMC decisions May 2026

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), has today (Monday, May 11) published advice on five medicines.

Waverley Dental – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Waverley Dental. Published 08 May 2026.

Unity Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Unity Aesthetics. Published 08 May 2026.

Healthcare Staffing Programme Staffing Level Tools Sustainability Strategy: May 2026

Healthcare Staffing Programme Staffing Level Tools Sustainability Strategy: May 2026

Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance

News: Improved web access to our improvement tools and guidance

Transformational Change Alcohol and Drugs ‘Alive to Thrive’ Webinar: March 2026

Transformational Change Alcohol and Drugs ‘Alive to Thrive’ Webinar March 2026

A & M Acupuncture Clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for A & M Acupuncture Clinic. Published 29 April 2026.

Elanic (Hospital) – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Elanic (Hospital). Published 28 April 2026.

NCMAG126 Nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab advice document: April 2026

NCMAG126 Nivolumab in combination with ipilimumab advice document: April 2026