Welcome to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its findings following an inspection of maternity services at Singleton Hospital, managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board. The inspection took place over three days in February 2026 and focused on the quality, safety and experience of care provided to women, babies and families across maternity services. The inspection team identified clear and consistent progress since previous inspections. However, they also noted concerns regarding the timeliness of care provided to women on the postnatal ward, as well as the pressures experienced by staff throughout the service.

Find out about our priorities and actions for 2026-2027

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), the independent regulator and inspectorate of healthcare in Wales, today launches its Strategy for 2026–2030 - a bold plan to put people first, drive improvement across services, and take action where patient safety is most at risk.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) have jointly published their annual monitoring report on the use of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in Wales for 2024-2025.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Strategy 2026–2030 consultation. Over a 12-week period, we invited patients, carers, healthcare professionals, members of the public, and stakeholders from across Wales to share their views and experiences.