Clinical Governance & Inspection Results

Rated Outstanding in 2024 inspections.

For many years Castle Craig has had the Intertek ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance system in place, and in October 2019 the hospital successfully transitioned and was recertified according to the 2015 framework.

ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally-recognised accreditation for quality management and the world’s most established quality framework. It covers our medical, nursing and administrative procedures, including management, training and supervision of staff, which are regularly updated in line with best practice and are subject to regular audit. In this way we are continually improving our operations and management procedures.

The ISO 9001:2015 certificate demonstrates that Castle Craig:

• Fulfills service users’ quality requirements
• Follows applicable regulatory requirements
• Enhances patient satisfaction
• Achieves continual performance improvement in pursuit of these objectives.
• View Our 2024 Certificate Here 

Castle Craig is registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (formerly the Care Commission), the Scottish public regulator of health.

Latest HIS Report – November 2024

We’re pleased to share highlights from our recent Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspection report highlighting our commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care.

𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Our clear mission is to provide compassionate, safe, and effective addiction treatment, and we’re focused on meeting this goal every day.
𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: Our multidisciplinary care team provides a structured, patient-centered approach, ensuring safety, privacy, and the highest standards of clinical care.
𝐖𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞: Patient and carer feedback is crucial to us. We hold regular focus groups, community meetings, and satisfaction surveys to shape our services.
𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟: Our leadership is accessible and supportive, fostering a unique culture of community and collaboration among staff.
𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Through rigorous audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement plans, we ensure that Castle Craig remains at the forefront of safe, effective care.
𝐖𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Our facility includes therapeutic gardens, animal interactions, and quiet spaces, all designed to support a holistic healing process for our patients.

We are committed to setting the standard in addiction treatment, ensuring compassionate, comprehensive care that truly supports each patient’s journey.

Duty of candour became a legal requirement in Scotland in 2018. This means that should an error occur during treatment, the people affected understand what has happened, receive an apology, and that we assimilate learning points and corrective actions into our treatment and service going forward. View report.

Castle Craig Hospital has a risk management strategy and all clinical staff are fully trained in clinical risk management which is seen as an integral part of clinical governance.

Our Clinical Governance Committee, which includes two external consultants, and our Health & Safety Committee regularly monitor critical incidents, accidents and significant events.

The hospital has a long tradition of strong investment in training of staff and a strategic training policy promotes training and continuous professional development for all staff including our therapists.

All new staff receive extensive induction training to ensure that they are fully orientated to the work environment.

Castle Craig is a member of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (formerly the Scottish Independent Hospital Association (SIHA)) and so remains aware of new legislation that can impact on practice.

Public Participation Strategy

Castle Craig Hospital is focused on delivering a consistently high standard of healthcare, providing rapid access to treatment and good outcomes for those seeking treatment for addictive disease.

We constantly endeavour to achieve continuous improvement of the care and services we offer to patients and their families who are referred to us from Scotland, other parts of the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

Patient and Family Participation

Castle Craig is committed to a policy of promoting participation in the planning and delivery of its services.

Participation has already been incorporated into our hospital’s vision, values and Charter of Patient Rights. We believe that our patients have important comments to make about their treatment at Castle Craig. We also believe that those who are suffering from addiction and their families have important views about the type of treatment they want. We want to hear and respond to these comments and where we can direct our resources to support these suggestions we will do so.

Patient Choice

Castle Craig also endorses the principle of patient choice. When you choose to be admitted to our 12 Step treatment programme you choose to embrace that ethos. We in turn will respect your right to exercise your choice and encourage you to be engaged in the planning and evaluation of your care. In addition we request feedback from our partners who refer to our service in order that our joint working may realise the fullest benefits for our patients.

In developing this policy and by involving our partners we are confident that we will maintain our already high standards, consolidate our work and expand the services at the hospital.

Participation Documents and Reports

• Patient Satisfaction Report 2023
• Patient Satisfaction Survey Report September 2020
• Patient Satisfaction Survey Report March 2020
• Public Participation Strategy 2008-2011
• Family Participation (September 2009)
• Patient Satisfaction Survey Report (January – June 2009)
• Click here to read the review of Patient, Former Patient, Carer and Public Involvement at Castle Craig Hospital (June 2008)

Castle Craig is committed to laws pertaining to data protection. We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office to ensure guidelines are followed and that any possible concerns can be escalated to ICO.

ICO Registration Certification Sept 2023