Latest news and publications

This section features the latest news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

Foxy Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Foxy Aesthetics – Published 12 August 2025.

Media release: SMC decisions August 2025

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

KAM Aesthetics & Beauty clinic – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for KAM Aesthetics & Beauty clinic – Published 11 August 2025.

Advanced Nurse Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Advanced Nurse Aesthetics – Published 11 August 2025.

Media release: Scots urged to show the Yellow Card to side effects from medication

A new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from taking medication are reporting them to the Yellow Card Scheme.

Scots urged to show the Yellow Card to side effects from medication

A new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland has found just 10% of Scots who suffered side effects from taking medication […]

A Biopsychosocial Approach to the Four Quadrants: Mental Health and Substance Use Clinical Network, July 2025

On Wednesday 30 July, our Mental Health and Substance Use team hosted an online clinical network webinar: A Biopsychosocial Approach to the Four Quadrants: Mental Health and Substance Use Clinical Network, July 2025

Ten years of Excellence in Care (EiC): Marking a milestone, renewing our purpose

Ten years of Excellence in Care (EiC): Marking a milestone, renewing our purpose.

Laurabelle Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection action plan: August 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Laurabelle Aesthetics, Dundee. Published 04 August 2025.

Assured Occupational Health – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2025

Independent Healthcare Inspection report for Assured Occupational Health, Aberdeen. Published 04 August 2025.