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Positive Culture and Inclusive Maternity Care Praised at Glangwili, with Areas for Improvement

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of maternity services at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen, managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Published: 14 August 2025
Caution issued to provider using unregistered laser services

Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has invoked its legal powers due to a breach of the Care Standards Act 2000. It follows evidence of a service providing aesthetic laser treatments at a clinic in Wrexham, Clwyd without registration.

Published: 5 August 2025
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