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Regulation of independent healthcare

Healthcare Improvement Scotland regulates independent healthcare services in Scotland. These services are commonly known as private healthcare.

We are responsible for regulating:

  • independent hospitals
  • voluntary hospices
  • private psychiatric hospitals
  • independent clinics

Latest inspection reports

Our recent inspection reports for independent healthcare services in Scotland

Find a provider or service

Search for a regulated independent healthcare service in your area

Information for the public

Advice on choosing a clinic, getting medicines online, how to make a complaint about independent healthcare services

Information for service providers

Registration fee information, how to register a new service, online notification portal and guidance

Background and legislation

Background on our role to regulate independent healthcare in Scotland