Welcome to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

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.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) welcomes the publication of the National Assurance Assessment of Maternity and Neonatal Services – The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales. We recognise the scale of work undertaken across Wales to deliver this comprehensive assessment, and we value the contribution of women, families, staff and partners who shared their experiences.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is inviting healthcare professionals from across Wales to apply for a range of Peer Reviewer roles to support our inspection and review work.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its inspection report following an unannounced visit of Cwm Seren Low Secure Unit (LSU) and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), part of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The inspection, carried out over three days in November 2025, focussed on care provided on the two specialist wards, which support people with complex mental health needs in secure environments.