Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) News

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Publishes Inspection Report on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:53:13 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an announced Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation (IR(ME)R) inspection at Wrexham Maelor Hospital part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Job Opportunities

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:19 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales is advertising a number of job opportunities in key roles.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection report on Morriston Hospital Published

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:05:16 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at Morriston Hospital.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards: Annual Monitoring Report for Health and Social Care

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:40:14 GMT

A joint report between CSSIW and HIW that looks at the third year of the operation of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in Wales.

GMC and other regulators launch joint revalidation handbook

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:23:13 GMT

A new guide to help Boards check their organisations are placing quality and safety at the heart of their services for patients is published today.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on Prince Charles Hospital Published

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:13:26 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at Prince Charles Hospital.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on Aneurin Bevan Health Board, Nevill Hall Hospital published

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:11:01 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today published a report following an announced Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation (IR(ME)R) inspection at Nevill Hall Hospital part of Aneurin Bevan Health Board.

Inspection of Youth Offending Work: Sefton has more work to do

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:31:19 GMT

Youth offending work in Sefton still needed to improve, said Liz Calderbank, Chief Inspector of Probation, publishing the report of a recent joint inspection of the work of Sefton Youth Offending Team (YOT).

National Preventive Mechanism Publishes Annual Report into UK Detention: Concerns about use of Restraint

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:10:01 GMT

The third annual report of the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) is published today, giving an overview of the state of detention in prisons, police custody, court cells, customs custody facilities, children’s secure accommodation, immigration, military and mental health detention.

The Francis Inquiry Report Statement

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:20:39 GMT

Following the publication of the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry on 6 February 2013 Kate Chamberlain, Chief Executive of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, said:

Children and young people who sexually offend: Missing opportunities to prevent reoffending report

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:06:27 GMT

Reoffending by children and young people who commit sexual offences can be prevented, but opportunities to intervene early were often missed by professionals, according to independent inspectors. Today they published the report of a joint inspection on children and young people who sexually offend.

HIW published its Report on Patient Care at Glan Clwyd Hospital

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:02:05 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of patient care at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

Kate Chamberlain appointed Chief Executive at HIW

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:56:42 GMT

Dr Kate Chamberlain has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), the Welsh Government's Permanent Secretary Derek Jones CB announced today.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on Cwm Taf Health Board, Prince Charles Hospital Published

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:10:59 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today published a report following an announced Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation (IR(ME)R) inspection at Prince Charles Hospital part of Cwm Taf Health Board.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on the Princess of Wales Hospital Published

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:00:39 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at the Princess of Wales Hospital.

Joint protocol between Wales Audit Office and Health Inspectorate Wales aims to promote collaboration

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:30:18 GMT

The Wales Audit Office and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales have a close working relationship and a history of positive collaborative working. To help embed and further develop these arrangements we have published a joint operational protocol.

New Chief Executive for HIW

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:05:03 GMT

In July 2012 Dr Peter Higson announced that he would be retiring as Chief Executive at Christmas 2012.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on the University Hospital Llandough Published

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:25:53 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection to Llandough Hospital, part of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Review of care provided to patients with a learning difficulty or mental health issue at independent hospitals in Wales

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:01:20 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes the first three reports and a new web page following unannounced visits to twenty independent hospitals across Wales where care is provided to patients with a learning difficu

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on Bronglais General Hospital Published

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:16:35 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at Bronglais General Hospital.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on the Royal Glamorgan Hospital Published

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:44:49 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Local Supervising Authority (LSA) Annual Report to the Nursing and Midwifery Council 2011-2012

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:58:23 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) published (Tuesday, 23 October 2012) its fourth Local Supervising Authority (LSA) Annual Report on the Statutory Supervision of Midwives in Wales.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Inspection Report on the Royal Gwent Hospital Published

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:10:31 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes a report following an unannounced Dignity and Essential Care inspection at The Royal Gwent Hospital.

The move from Youth to Adult Services in the Criminal Justice System should be less disruptive, say Inspectors

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:33:26 GMT

Work to help 18-year-olds in the criminal justice system move from youth services to adult services needed to improve, said independent inspectors, as they published the report of a joint inspection of transition arrangements.

Cleanliness Spot Check Report on Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust Published

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:40:01 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report following an unannounced spot check of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Raising Concerns about Healthcare in Wales

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:11:27 GMT

Advice for Healthcare Workers.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Publishes its Programme for 2012-2015

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:43:43 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), the leading regulator of healthcare in Wales, is today publishing its plans and priorities for the next three years (2012-2015).

Safeguarding People Affected by The Mental Health Act: HIW Produces Second Report

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:34:39 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published its second annual report setting out the findings from its work in monitoring the use of the Mental Health Act in Wales during 2010 - 11.

Cleanliness Spot Check Report on Werndale Independent Hospital Published

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:32:59 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report following an unannounced spot check of Werndale Independent Hospital.

Cleanliness Spot Check Report on Withybush Hospital Published

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:17:50 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report following an unannounced spot check at Withybush Hospital.

Nursing & Midwifery Council Report on Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Local Supervising Authority July 2012

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:40:11 GMT

The Nursing & Midwifery Council have published their report on HIW's Local Supervising Authority.

Cleanliness Spot Check Report on Prince Charles Hospital Published

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:12:45 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report following an unannounced spot check at Prince Charles Hospital.

Dignity & Essential Care Inspection & Cleanliness Spot Check Reports at Brecon War Memorial Hospital

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:47:40 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes two reports following unannounced inspection visits to Brecon War Memorial Hospital (Dignity and Essential Care Inspection and Cleanliness Spot Check).

HIW Newsletter May 2012

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:45:52 GMT

Welcome to May’s edition of our newsletter. This edition brings you information on our forthcoming second Mental Health Act Annual report, which sets out the key findings of the work undertaken in 2010-11 by our reviewers and Second Opinion Appointed Doctors.

Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board - Dignity & Essential Care Inspection & Cleanliness Spot Check 14th/15th December 2011

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:58:46 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today published two reports following unannounced inspection visits to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Denbighshire (Dignity and Essential Care Inspection and Cleanliness Spot Check).

Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Unannounced Cleanliness Spotcheck - Morriston Hospital - 27th October 2011

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:43:20 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report following an unannounced spot check at Morriston Hospital.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a Survey of Healthcare for the Armed Forces Community in Wales

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:57:52 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published a report on ‘Healthcare and the Armed Forces community in Wales.’

Review of the Care & Safety of Patients Cared for at Cefn Coed Hospital

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:26:48 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the care and safety of patients cared for at Cefn Coed Hospital in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board (ABMU).

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Independent Review of the Management of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Boards (ABMU) Response to the ESBL E.COLI cross Infection in the Maternity/Neonatal Unit at Singleton Hospital

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT

HIW is to undertake an independent review of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board's response to the outbreak & cross infection of ESBL E.COLI that occured at the maternity/neonatal unit in November 2011.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Publishes Findings From Our Review of Substance Misuse Services in Wales

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:31:12 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the provision of Substance Misuse Services across Wales.

Review of Governance Arrangements at Cwm Taf Health Board

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:33:05 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) today publishes its report following a review of the governance and accountability arrangements that Cwm Taf Health Board has put in place to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales to Review Patient Care at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:50:39 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is to undertake an independent review of patient care provided at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, part of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Independent Review of the Urology Services at Hywel Dda Health Board

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:38:24 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is to undertake an independent review of the arrangements that the Health Board have put in place.

Accessible Healthcare for People with Sensory Loss in Wales

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:32 GMT

HIW is pleased to have contributed to the Accessible Healthcare for People with Sensory Loss in Wales: Final Report of the Accessible Healthcare for People with Sensory Loss Steering Group.

HIW Newsletter February 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:27:05 GMT

Current news from HIW - February 2012

Protection for People with Mental Incapacity HIW and CSSIW Joint Report on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:28:13 GMT

Making decisions for ourselves is something many of us take for granted, but in some circumstances, that right may be taken away from us for our own safety. The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards provide a legal framework to protect us if this happens.

First Point of Contact - Service Standards

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:28 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales is committed to providing excellent standards of service. During 2011 we sought to strengthen our customer service by providing dedicated training to our staff and reviewing our arrangements for dealing with enquiries and requests for advice and information from members of the public and others.

An update from the Joint Inspectorate Programme.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:40:07 GMT

With the launch of the website Inspection Wales under its belt, the Joint Inspectorate Programme is now working on keeping the website current and up to date. With the help of the Communications working group the site is being edited, improved and reviewed.

National Preventive Mechanism publishes Annual Report into state of UK Detention: Progress Made

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:51 GMT

The second annual report of the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) is published today, giving an overview of the state of detention in prisons, police custody, children’s secure accommodation, immigration, military and mental health detention.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales Annual Report 2010 - 2011

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:40:05 GMT

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, Wales’s independent healthcare watchdog today launches its seventh Annual Report.