To read our recently published advice, visit: shtg.scot/our-advice/
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To read our recently published advice, visit: shtg.scot/our-advice/
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We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies.
Our latest advice looks at specialist interventions for adults with chronic pain that is not caused by cancer and has not improved after treatment in primary care.
Link in the comments to find out more.
Visit our website to read the report:
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
Safe delivery of care: child and adolescent mental health services
In conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission, we've published a national overview report following a programme of unannounced visits and inspections to Scotland’s children and young people’s inpatient mental health units (CAMHS).
The link to the report is in the comments.
Find out more: https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications/patient-safety-concerns-raised-over-growing-cosmetic-tourism-trend/
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Our organisation has today warned the public of the dangers of so-called cosmetic tourism. The warning comes as a growing number of people sign up for cosmetic and surgical treatments abroad.
Follow the link in the comments to find out more.
To read the draft guideline and to comment, visit the SIGN website: www.sign.ac.uk/get-involved...
Comment on a draft guideline
We're interested in your views on the draft SIGN guideline on the management of chronic pain.
Feedback should be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Links to the comments form and the draft guideline are in the comments.
To read the report, visit our website: www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
Safe delivery of care: child and adolescent mental health services
We’ve published a joint inspection report for a child and adolescent mental health unit in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for Dudhope Young People’s Inpatient Unit was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission.
The link to the report is in the comments.
More information on our website:
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/about-us/boa...
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Would you like to see how our Board makes decisions that shape our work? If so, attend our next Board meeting.
Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 10:30am in our Glasgow office and MS Teams.
Meeting papers will be published on our website.
Email his.boardadmin@nhs.scot to register your interest.
Read the standards here: https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications/clinical-governance-standards/
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We’ve developed clinical governance standards that will provide assurance that healthcare is delivered in line with best practice, national policy and legislation.
Clinical governance is an integral and essential part of the NHS governance framework.
Link is in the comments.
Sign up for the webinar:
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
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We are holding a webinar exploring what recovery can achieve - and why it matters - in the Drug and Alcohol Mission in Scotland.
Link in comments.
Visit our website to read the report: www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
Safe delivery of care: child and adolescent mental health services
We’ve published a joint inspection report for a child and adolescent mental health unit in Scotland (CAMHS). The report for Skye House was produced in conjunction with the Mental Welfare Commission.
The link to the report is in the comments.
There is a picture of a young girl in a wheelchair being embraced by her mother. There is text along the bottom of the picture that says, The patient and carer voice in Scotland’s medicine assessments. The Healthcare Improvement Scotland logo is also included.
The Scottish Medicines Consortium considers a range of factors when deciding whether to accept a new medicine.
Patient representatives are an important part of the process.
In this video, SMA UK explains the importance of including the patient voice.
Link to watch the video is in the comments.
Read the final standards here: www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
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We’ve published standards for the national diabetic eye screening programme which aims to reduce the incidence of vision loss through diabetes.
Diabetic retinopathy has no symptoms in the early stages so screening is important to treat it early.
Link in comments to read more.
Apply at: https://orlo.uk/gOcjG
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Calling all NHS boards, HSCPs and general practice
Join our Focus on Frailty 2026-2027 programme. It aims to improve health and social care for older people living with frailty.
Apply by 5pm on Friday 13 March 2026 using the link in the comments.
Link: https://orlo.uk/JSgz9
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We recently launched our Scottish Approach to Change Learning Community. Our community aims to support change across health and social care in Scotland. We plan to help members build knowledge, understanding, and confidence when delivering change.
Link is in the comments.
Visit our website to read the report:
https://orlo.uk/c0baj
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We’ve published our latest inspection report for Gartnavel General Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Link is in the comments to read the report.
Click the link: https://orlo.uk/AA3KB
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In January we held our Scottish Approach to Change Launch Webinar, with almost 1,000 people registered to join. We heard from colleagues across Scotland on how our approach is supporting them.
The link is in the comments to watch it back and access our event resources.
