Welcome to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a caution to the provider for breach of the Care Standards Act 2000 (the Act). It follows evidence of the service providing aesthetic laser treatments at a clinic in Cardiff without registration under that Act.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published its Annual Report 2025-2026, highlighting the need for faster progress in addressing long-standing challenges affecting healthcare services across Wales.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its findings following an unannounced inspection of mental health rehabilitation services at Llanfair Unit, University Hospital Llandough, managed by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its report following an unannounced inspection of the Emergency Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, in Denbighshire, managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Healthcare Summit brings together organisations from across Wales' healthcare system, including inspectorates, auditors, improvement bodies and patient representative organisations, to share intelligence and identify emerging issues affecting healthcare services. By bringing together different perspectives from across the system, the Summit helps build a collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing NHS Wales, supporting shared learning and informing improvement efforts.