Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Read the reports: orlo.uk/fcGkP 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026We've published our latest inspection reports for Gilbert Bain Hospital, NHS Shetland. Link is in the comments to read the reports. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Learn more about the fellowship: orlo.uk/f1MmC 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Congratulations to SIGN colleagues Roberta James and Duncan Service, who have been awarded Fellowship of the Guidelines International Network (GIN) in recognition of their significant contribution to evidence-based guideline development. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Learn more about our work on cancer medicines: orlo.uk/sMwwA 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Our National Clinical Lead for Cancer Medicines and colleagues from across the Scottish cancer pharmacy community attended this year's BOPA conference in London. It was a valuable opportunity to learn and connect with cancer pharmacy colleagues from across the UK. #BOPA2026 @bopa.org.uk 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026To read the draft scope and take part in the consultation survey, follow the link: orlo.uk/konNw @agescotland.bsky.social @alliancescot.bsky.social @careinspectorate.bsky.social @beatedsupport.bsky.social 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We are revising our food, fluid and nutritional care standards. Our draft scope has now been published for consultation, and we’d like to hear your views. The link to read our draft scope and take part in the consultation survey is in the comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Register on our website: orlo.uk/7nwGl 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Take part in our HIS Annual Review. At the review, you’ll hear about the past year's achievements and future priorities. Questions are encouraged. Add to your registration form or ask on the day in our Q&A session. Register on our website. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026To read the final scope, follow the link: orlo.uk/mWidT @alliancescot.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk @rcem.ac.uk @rcpch.bsky.social @royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We’re developing national standards for urgent and unscheduled care. They will support NHS boards to identify gaps and areas for improvement. The final scope has been agreed by the development group and work to develop the standards is underway. Read the final scope at the link in the comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Learn more about the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and the Essentials of Safe Care : orlo.uk/wWNmC 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026At the SPSP National Learning Event 2026, colleagues from across Scotland explored why a people-led approach is an essential part of safe care. Delegates explored how involving people in decisions about their care can support safer services and better outcomes. Link in comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Find out more: orlo.uk/t2krG 010
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Today is World Patient Safety Day 2026. The theme, #SafeCareForLife, highlights the importance of safe, high-quality care at every stage of life. We're working every day to improve the quality and safety of health and care across Scotland. Read more, link in comments #WorldPatientSafetyDay 121
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Learn more about the Scottish Medicines Consortium: orlo.uk/8wcNv 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We’re celebrating 25 years of the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) and its role in supporting timely access to medicines for people across Scotland. Learn more about SMC's impact at the link in the comments. #SMC25 #Medicines #NHSScotland 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026To read more about the new framework, visit: orlo.uk/sgL1V @htaiorg.bsky.social @healthtechwales.bsky.social 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We’ve published a new national framework for evaluating the role of Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs). It will support the continued gathering of evidence on the contribution of the SCP role. Services should use it to support evaluation of the SCP role in local settings. See link in comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Read the full report on our website: orlo.uk/wqpkw 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026We've published a new report exploring the experiences and priorities of people who have recently used NHS maternity services in Scotland. Link in comments to find out more. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Read the national guidance for NHS staff: orlo.uk/bHqbd 010
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026If you work in NHS Scotland and have a concern, it’s important to speak up. Speaking up can mean reporting risks of harm or raising issues that could affect others. Your voice helps keep people safe. Read our updated guidance by visiting the link in the comments. 141
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Email his.boardadmin@nhs.scot to register your interest. Papers will be available at orlo.uk/4O1jh 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026See how our Board makes the decisions that shape our work at our next meeting. 📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026 🕥 10:30am 📍 Delta House, 50 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2NP or join online via MS Teams Papers on our website in before the meeting. Registration link in the comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/MKHqw 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026One week to go! We're recruiting two Non-Executive Members to our Board. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. NHS experience not required. Applications close at 5pm on 24 August. Read more at the link in the comments. 111
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026To read the draft standards and take part in the consultation survey, follow the link: orlo.uk/Og82z @socworkscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social @irissorg.bsky.social 010
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We’ve published our domestic homicide and suicide review draft standards, and we want to hear your views. The standards aim to learn lessons following a death where abuse is known or suspected. We encourage you to take part in our consultation survey. Find out more at link in the comments. 132
Reposted by Healthcare Improvement ScotlandHealthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We're recruiting two Non-Executive Members to join our Board. We especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, part of a minority ethnic group, or part of the LGBT+ community. Applications close at 5pm on 24 August. Read more at the link in the comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/W8piY 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We're recruiting two Non-Executive Members to join our Board. We especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, part of a minority ethnic group, or part of the LGBT+ community. Applications close at 5pm on 24 August. Read more at the link in the comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Read the full report on our website: orlo.uk/hlMw7 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026340 babies and children received care at home through Scotland's neonatal and paediatric Hospital at Home services between November 2025 and April 2026. Our report highlights the impact for children and families. It also covers the continuing support for adults and older people. Link in comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/1DXPa 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Could you help shape the future of health and social care in Scotland? We're recruiting two Non-Executive Members to join our Board. Previous NHS experience not required. Applications close at 5pm on 24 August. Read more at the link in the comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Visit our website to read the report: orlo.uk/W0IlP 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 16/07/2026We’ve published our latest inspection report for Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney. Link is in the comments to read the report. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026To read our recently published advice, visit: orlo.uk/136oY 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026We've published new advice on the use of new and existing health technologies. Our advice focuses on virtual ward technologies to support patients to go home sooner or avoid a hospital stay. We also looked at home-testing devices for diagnosing a type of sleep apnoea. Read more in the comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Read the draft scope and take part in the consultation: www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...healthcareimprovementscotland.scotUrgent and unscheduled care standards – Healthcare Improvement Scotland 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 06/07/2026We’re developing standards for urgent and unscheduled care. They will support NHS boards to identify gaps and areas for improvement. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to take part in our consultation. Find out more at the link in the comments. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Read our updated guideline on epilepsies in children and young people; investigative procedures and management: orlo.uk/fqNvP 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026We’ve updated our clinical guideline on epilepsies in children and young people. Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder in children. The guideline covers specific aspects of investigation and management of epilepsies. To find out more, click the link in the comments. 101
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Read the report: orlo.uk/dZjzG 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026We’ve published our latest Maternity Services Safe Delivery of Care inspection report for Balfour Hospital, NHS Orkney. Visit the link in the comments to read the report. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Visit our website to read the report: orlo.uk/fd2cn 000
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 25/06/2026We’ve published our latest maternity inspection report for Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders. Link is in the comments to read the report. 100
Healthcare Improvement Scotland @healthimprovescot.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Visit our website to read the report: orlo.uk/XIFhw 000
