This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026
Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. Published 01 September 2026.
The Ever Clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2026
Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Ever Clinic. Published 28 August 2026.
Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital – IR(ME)R inspection report: August 2026
Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital – IR(ME)R inspection report: August 2026. Published 28 August 2026.
SPSP Mental Health: Evaluating and Implementing Continuous Intervention in Clinical Practice
On Thursday 27 August 2026, the Scottish Patient Safety Programme for Mental Health hosted a webinar focused on evaluating and implementing continuous intervention in clinical practice.
The event considered the development and impact of continuous interventions in improving observation practice within mental health inpatient settings.
Companion Guide for Planning with People
The Companion Guide provides support to Health and Social Care Partnerships alongside Alcohol and Drug Partnerships to create meaningful, trauma informed and safe engagement when planning, designing and delivering services with people who have experience of alcohol and/or drug use.
Recovery-oriented systems of care – Profiles
The personas help us understand the different reasons people join recovery communities, the strengths they bring, the challenges they face, and the support they need.
Spire Murrayfield Hospital – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2026
Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Published 27 August 2026.
Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA) Primary Care Improvement Portfolio: August 2026
Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA) Primary Care Improvement Portfolio: August 2026
SPSP Adults in Hospital: Deteriorating Patient change package
SPSP Adults in Hospital deteriorating patient change package
SPSP Adults in Hospital: Pressure ulcers change package
SPSP Adults in Hospital pressure ulcers change package