Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Sixteenth Citizens’ Panel report

This report presents findings from the sixteenth Citizens’ Panel survey, conducted between June and August 2025. The survey sought views and experiences on the following topics:

Local GP or Medical Practice,
Personal Continuity of Care,
Duty of Candour, and
The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities.

Based on our findings we made 9 recommendations to the Scottish Government.

One Private Healthcare – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for One Private Healthcare. Published 20 November 2025.

SPSP National Learning Event 2025: The Essentials of Safe Care

SPSP National Learning Event 2025: The Essentials of Safe Care

Bupa Health Centre – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Bupa Health Centre: Published 19 November 2025.

Atelier Clinic- independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Atelier Clinic: Published 19 November 2025.

Eaton Health Services – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Eaton Health Services: Published 17 November 2025.

SKM Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for SKM Aesthetics: Published 17 November 2025.

Menopause Health Highland – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Menopause Health Highland. Published 13 November 2025.

Media Release: Inspection report Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian

Healthcare Improvement Scotland today (Thursday 13 November) published a report relating to a Safe Delivery of Care inspection of Acute Adult In patient services at Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian.

Royal Edinburgh Hospital – mental health safe delivery of care inspection report: November 2025

Royal Edinburgh Hospital – mental health safe delivery of care inspection. November 2025