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Position Statement on the Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group Family-Led Review of Maternity Services

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) would like to express its sincere thanks to the Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group and all the families who contributed to this important review. The report provides a powerful and deeply moving account of lived experiences, and we recognise the significant effort, care, and courage that went into its development.

Published: 1 August 2025
Registration Cancelled for Private Dental Practice in Anglesey

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published an inspection report for Preswylfa Dental Practice, a private dental practice located on Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni, Anglesey.

Published: 25 July 2025
Emergency Care Under Pressure: Staff praised despite ongoing challenges at Ysbyty Gwynedd

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of the Emergency Department (ED) at Ysbyty Gwynedd (YG), within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Published: 24 July 2025
Care praised but further improvements require attention at a specialist mental health unit in Cardiff

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) carried out an unannounced inspection of Hafan y Coed Mental Health Unit at University Hospital Llandough, run by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board over three consecutive days in April 2025.

Published: 17 July 2025
Joint inspection identifies Pembrokeshire's child protection strengths and challenges amid rising demand

A joint inspection of child protection arrangements in Pembrokeshire has found that while children are generally protected from abuse and neglect, there are inconsistencies in safeguarding practices that require improvement during a period of significantly increasing demand.

Published: 26 June 2025
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