We’ve published an inspection report for maternity services at Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles. Follow the link in the comments to read the report.

Join us for the Q Scotland Annual Online Collaboration Event! This year we’re exploring Enabling Change — with practical projects, new approaches, and cross‑sector learning to support high‑quality care. Register now, link in comments #QScotland #QualityImprovement

Work to develop the scope for the domestic homicide and suicide review standards is currently underway. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation. Find out more at the link in the comments.

We’ve published our latest inspection report for Western Isles Hospital, NHS Western Isles. Follow the link in the comments to read the report.

We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies. Our latest advice looks at the clinical effectiveness and performance of low-field extremity MRI scanners for musculoskeletal imaging. To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.

Ann Gow, our Deputy Chief Executive, has been given a key role in the newly set-up Scottish Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce. She’ll use her extensive experience in health care to help improve maternity services for families across Scotland. Link is in the comments to read more.

Our offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 until 5 January 2026. The Death Certification Review Service will remain open. Thank you to everyone who has worked with us to help improve the quality of health and social care in Scotland throughout 2025.

We are hosting a Scottish Approach to Change launch webinar on Monday 19 January! 🚀 Find out how our approach can help you and your organisation deliver effective change. This is a free online event for anyone working across health and social care.

We are looking for registered healthcare professionals to work with our Healthcare Staffing Programme. You will undertake observation studies of clinical care. Closes 5 Jan 26.

We’ve published an inspection report for Ailsa Hospital, NHS Ayrshire and Arran. It’s the latest of our Safe Delivery of Care inspections of mental health services. Link is in the comments to read the report.

Scotland’s 65+ population is set to rise by 67% by 2047 & so will the number living with frailty. Our report looks into what’s working well and what the barriers are to making a meaningful difference for older people living with frailty. Link in comment #Frailty #NHSScotland

We've published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for Forth Valley Royal Hospital, NHS Forth Valley. Link is in the comments to read the report.

Our 16th Citizen's Panel report looks at experiences of care. Link in comments.

🔈We’re recruiting for two new members to join the Scottish Health Council and help shape the future of health and care services in Scotland. Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now! 📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.

🔈We’re Hiring We’re looking for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a national leadership role as Strategic National Clinical Lead for Mental Health. 📅 Apply by Wednesday 26 November 2025. #MentalHealth #WeAreHiring

Do you want to find out more about the work of Healthcare Improvement Scotland? Our Annual Review takes place on Monday 15 December 2025 from 2.00pm-3.00pm. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or online using MS Teams. Register before 27 November 2025 using the link in the comments.

🔈We’re recruiting for two new members to join the Scottish Health Council and help shape the future of health and care services in Scotland. Help us make a difference, follow the link in the comments and apply now! 📅 Closing date is Friday 5 December.

We’ve published an inspection report for Royal Edinburgh Hospital, NHS Lothian. It’s the latest of our Safe Delivery of Care inspections of mental health services. Link is in the comments to read the report.

You're invited to join us at our next Board meeting on 2 December 2025 at 10:30am. You can join in-person at our Glasgow office or on MS Teams. Register now through the email below to join. [email protected]

We’ve updated our standards for newborn blood spot screening. Blood spot screening is offered to all newborn babies to identify specific conditions after birth. The test is done by taking a blood sample from the baby's heel. Read the standards at the link in the comments.

We’ve published our latest inspection report for Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, NHS Golden Jubilee. Link is in the comments to read the report.

We’re developing standards for the national diabetic eye screening programme which aims to reduce the incidence of vision loss through diabetes. The consultation on our draft standards closes on 27 November and we welcome your feedback. Take part at the link in the comments.

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, praises our Hospital at Home programme, as new guiding principles are unveiled. Link in comments.

We’ve published our latest maternity services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian. Link is in the comments to read the report.

We’ve published the first joint inspection report for child and adolescent mental health units in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for the Melville Inpatient Unit, NHS Lothian, was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission. The link to the report is in the comments.

Take part in our Annual Review on Monday 15 December 2025, Chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. Join in-person or online through MS Teams. Submit a question in advance or ask on the day. Register via the link in the comments.

Have you signed up to receive our eNews? It's your quick and easy round-up to all the news from Healthcare Improvement Scotland, every month. Link to sign up in comments. #health #care #healthcare #medical

Could you help support the implementation of innovative and sustainable healthcare services in Lanarkshire? Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social Link to apply in comments

Our Scottish Approach to Change resource brings together practical tools and methods to support health and social care teams. 🛠️ Head to our website to find out how it can support you.👇

We’ve been commissioned by Scottish Government to develop domestic homicide and suicide review standards. Domestic homicide and suicide reviews aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected. Read more at the link in the comments.

We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies. Our latest advice looks at a non-invasive device for treating the most common type of brain cancer. To read the latest advice, see the link in the comments.

Our Death Certification Review Service has published its latest annual report, marking 10 years since the service was created. To read how the service has been continuing to help improve the accuracy and quality of Medical Certificates of Cause of Death, follow the link in the comments.

We’ve published our latest inspection report for Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders. Link is in the comments to read the report.

Paracetamol remains safe to use during pregnancy, confirms MHRA, RCOG and BUMPS. SIGN, part of our organisation, supports evidence-based practice to improve care across Scotland. Read the full statement, link in comments:

We're at Alzheimer Scotland conference today. We shared our case study on the team on Ward 202 at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. They worked with us on our Reducing stress and distress improvement programme for people living with dementia. Read it online now. #dementia

Did you miss our webinar on Scotland’s evolving approach to perinatal safety? If so, don't worry. You can watch the recording and access all the resources. Perfect for staff working in maternity and neonatal services on #worldpatientsafetyday2025. Link in comments

SPSP Perinatal aims to improve outcomes for women, babies and families by: reducing stillbirths understanding caesarean birth rates improving the response to deteriorating women reducing neonatal mortality Link to resources below. #Worldpatientsafetyday

SPSP Paediatric aims to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Scotland by improving the recognition and response to clinical deterioration. Link to resources in comments #Worldpatientsafetyday

We carry out inspections of maternity services in acute settings. This includes obstetric-led or consultant-led hospitals or maternity units. The focus of our inspections are the factors that contribute to the safe delivery of maternity care. Link in comments. #WPSD2025

We’ve published our maternity care draft standards and we’re keen to hear your views. The standards aim to promote consistency and improve the quality of maternity services in Scotland. Read the draft standards and take part in the consultation at the link in the comments.

This webinar is for General Practitioners (GPs) and their teams to help improve their understanding of frailty. Find out how appointing a frailty lead in your practice can drive improvements. Sign up for our session on 30 September. Link in the comments. #frailty

People working on leading in design or involved in design projects in healthcare, housing or social care are invited to join an online community. The Design Community of Practice is a vibrant supportive community where ideas thrive and connections develop. Link in comments.

We've published a report highlighting the key findings from our Safe Delivery of Care inspections from 2021 to 2025. The report highlights areas for improvement that all NHS boards may wish to consider.

Applications are open for the seventh cohort of the Care Experience Improvement Model (CEIM) Leaders programme. CEIM Leaders is a quality improvement coaching skills development programme. Link in comments.

We’ve created a guide for anyone working in community engagement, public involvement or participation, for planning and improving health and care services. Link in the comments. #PublicInvolvement

We’re recruiting a public partner, which is a voluntary role. They will be working to support our National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG). No expert medical knowledge is required. Volunteers must live in Scotland to be a public partner. Link is in the comments.

We’ve published our latest inspection report for Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, NHS Dumfries and Galloway. Link is in the comments to read the report.

You're invited to join us at our next Board meeting on 24 September 2025 at 10:30am on MS Teams Register now through the email below to join. [email protected]

Excellence in Care (EiC) helps nurses, midwives and allied health professionals assure and improve care. But anyone with a professional interest in delivering high-quality health and care services can use it. Join us on 2 September 2025 to review a decade of EiC and look at next steps.

📢We’ve launched our new Mental Health and Substance Use Toolkit. It’s designed to support staff working in mental health and substance use services by bringing together key learning and resources.