We’ve published the first of our inspection reports for maternity services in Scotland. The report for Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, also includes an unannounced inspection of acute services. Follow the link in the comments to read the reports.

RT @givebloodscot: With Summer coming, and events like Wimbledon on, we know donors are busy and there are loads of great activities to do.….

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📢Join our leadership team! . We're recruiting for an Associate Medical Director to help shape the future of health and care in Scotland. Hear directly from our Medical Director, Simon Watson, to learn more about this exciting role.👇. Apply by Sunday 3 August.

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We’re updating our standards for newborn blood spot screening. The consultation on our draft standards closes on 12th August 2025 and we would welcome your feedback. The link to read our draft standards and take part in the consultation survey is in the comments.

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We’ve published our latest Citizen's Panel report. It looks at medicine safety, long-term conditions, and preconception care. Link in comments.

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We're hiring! . We are looking for a confident and influential Director of Workforce to join our team. Apply now. Link in comments.

RT @RNIBScotland: It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. Too many blind and partially sighted women have had distressing screening experie….

RT @ReadyScotland: We may joke about the weather in Scotland, but heat is a real risk that can affect anyone. Ready Scotland has tips on….

It will take place from 11am-noon on 26 June, on MS Teams. It aims to highlight what community engagement is, its importance and also look at the many ways people can influence how health and care services are designed and delivered. Email his.strategicengagement@nhs.scot.

Our Community Engagement and Transformational Change team are holding an online workshop next week. As part of our empowering communities webinar series, the first session in the workshops is titled 'What is Community Engagement in the NHS?'. Details in comments.

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Trailblazing nurse recognised for a career of nursing excellence. Our Deputy Chief Executive has been awarded the Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland Award for Excellence. More information about Ann's carer and the award is on our website. Link in comments.

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We’re considering a review of the current Food, Fluid and Nutritional Care standards and the Complex Nutritional Care standards. We’d like your views on the current standards and any areas for potential changes. To share your views, the link to our survey is in the comments.

RT @givebloodscot: This Blood Donor Week we caught up with Morgan, a Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. She ex….

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