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Major improvement required at a mental health facility in Pontypridd

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report following an inspection of the mental health services being provided at Heatherwood Court in Pontypridd, managed by the Iris Care Group.

Published: 3 May 2024
Joint Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024 – 2028 published

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) have come together to publish a joint strategy focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Published: 1 May 2024
Significant improvement made to maternity services at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (26 April), following an unannounced inspection of the Maternity Unit within Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, run by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Published: 26 April 2024
Your Voice Matters! Young People’s Experiences with Mental Health Services in Wales

We want to understand what works, and what needs improving for young people accessing mental health services in Wales.

Published: 23 April 2024
Our findings from a joint assurance check of the Community Learning Disability Team in Rhondda Cynon Taf

We carried out this assurance check with Care Inspectorate Wales between 13 and 15 February 2024.

Published: 18 April 2024
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