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Improving access to Primary Care

Winter is the busiest time for our NHS and social care services and it’s no secret that they’re under tremendous […]

Independent healthcare regulation – self-evaluation tool

This self-evaluation tool is for information only. The self-evaluation must be completed and submitted through Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s online portal. Published May 2023

NCMAG108 Vinorelbine advice document: April 2023

NCMAG108 Vinorelbine advice document: April 2023

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Orkney partnership: April 2023

Joint inspection of adult support and protection in the Orkney partnership. Published April 2023.

Children’s rights and corporate parenting joint report 2020-2023

The report explains Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s role as a Corporate Parent. It details how our work over the past three years has supported Children’s Rights.

Gartnavel Royal Hospital – infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report: April 2023

Infection prevention and control in mental health services inspection report for Gartnavel Royal Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Published April 2023.

ROC Clinic Aberdeen – IR(ME)R inspection report: April 2023

IR(ME)R inspection report for ROC Clinic Aberdeen. Published April 2023.

Private healthcare: regulation, patient safety and the future

Cosmetic procedures, carried out to improve how people look, are becoming increasingly popular. As the number of people opting for […]

Significant Accidental Unintended Exposure – criteria for making a notification

This guidance tells you which accidental or unintended exposure to ionising radiation incidents you need to report to us. Published: April 2023

Leading quality health and care for Scotland: Our strategy 2023–2028

Healthcare Improvement Scotland strategy document, that sets out our priorities for 2023 – 2028