Healthcare Improvement Scotland Cookies on this website We use cookies to improve your experience of our website. You can find out more or opt-out from some cookies. Skip to content Improving health and care for everyone in Scotland Our purpose and vision Clinical guidance for professionals We are the national authority for the development of evidence-based advice, guidance and standards for health and care professionals about Clinical guidance for professionals Improving care Take a look at our resources and guidance that help improve the quality of health and care in Scotland about Improving care Inspections, reviews and regulation Find out how our work ensures people get the best quality healthcare about Inspections, reviews and regulation Supporting your healthcare Read our hospital inspection reports Find a registered independent healthcare service Check if we have approved a medicine for use in Scotland Make a Freedom of Information request to us Provide feedback or make a complaint to us How we learn from adverse events Our news Robert Peel appointed new Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium Healthcare Improvement Scotland has appointed Dr Robert Peel as the new Chair of the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC). Rob, is […] 1 April 2026 New maternity care standards published New maternity care standards set clear expectations for how maternity care should be delivered in Scotland. 23 March 2026 Patient safety concerns raised over growing ‘cosmetic tourism’ trend A warning about the risks of ‘cosmetic tourism’ – when people travel abroad to access surgical and cosmetic procedures – has been issued by our organisation. 27 February 2026 Our publications Maternity care standards about Maternity care standards Victoria Hospital maternity safe delivery of care inspection: March 2026 about Victoria Hospital maternity safe delivery of care inspection: March 2026 Child and adolescent mental health services national overview report: March 2026 about Child and adolescent mental health services national overview report: March 2026