Welcome to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales

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.

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.