Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Best Face Forward Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Best Face Forward Aesthetics – Published 10 October 2025.

Waterfront Private Hospital – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Waterfront Private Hospital – Published 9 October 2025.

Domestic homicide and suicide review standards

Domestic homicide and suicide review standards. Published October 2025.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary – IR(ME)R inspection report: October 2025

Summary We carried out an announced inspection at NHS Grampian, North East Breast Screening Centre (NEBSC) on Wednesday 23 and […]

Ardgowan Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Ardgowan Hospice, Greenock. Published 03 October 2025.

Skin-Fresh Facial Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Skin-Fresh Facial Aesthetics, Edinburgh. Published 02 October 2025.

Media release: Inspection report for Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 2 October) published a report relating to an unannounced follow-up inspection visit to Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders.

Borders General Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection report September 2025

Borders General Hospital – safe delivery of care inspection September 2025

Death certification review service annual report 2024-2025: October 2025

Death Certification Review Service Annual Report 2024-2025: October 2025

Acute leukaemia clinical quality performance indicators: July 2025

Acute Leukaemia Clinical Quality Performance Indicators. Published November 2021