Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

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.

Urgent and unscheduled care standards

Urgent and unscheduled care standards. Published September 2026.

World Patient Safety Day 2026 

We’re marking the World Health Organisation’s annual World Patient Safety Day today, 17 September.

The Medical Suite Scotland- independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for The Medical Suite Scotland. Published 17 September 2026.

Scottish Medicines Consortium celebrates 25 years of providing advice on medicines in Scotland

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), part of Healthcare Improvement Scotland, is celebrating 25 years of  providing advice on new medicines to improve outcomes for people in Scotland.

Death Certification Review Service – interested person review: September 2026

DCRS Interested Person Review. Published June 2022

Using collaborative, imaginative and creative methods to engage with people in recovery webinar

Join us on 14 October to learn more about our work with Harbour Ayrshire to involve people in recovery in co-creating journey maps.

GP Matters – independent healthcare inspection report: September 2026

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for GP Matters. Published 11 September 2026.