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How are healthcare, education, and children’s services supporting the mental health needs of children and young people in Wales?
Checking mental health support for children and young people
A joint report by the health, care, and education inspectorates in Wales highlights the need for improvements in mental health support for children and young people.
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Joint Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
Together with Care Inspectorate Wales, we have published a joint strategy focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion

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Position Statement on Corridor Care

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) recognises the serious challenges posed by corridor care in hospitals across Wales. This practice can compromise patient safety, dignity, and the overall quality of care. Corridor care should not be normalised.

Published: 1 May 2025
Improvements noted at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon’s Dementia Care Unit

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has released a report following an unannounced inspection of a specialist mental health ward at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Ward 7 is a 14-bed unit providing dementia care. The inspection took place over three consecutive days in January 2025.

Published: 1 May 2025
Contacting us over Easter

This Easter, our offices will be closed from 5pm on Thursday, 17 April. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, 22 April.

Published: 16 April 2025
Extending Our Strategy: A Year for Continued Progress and Improvement

As the organisation that checks the quality of healthcare in Wales, our priority is making sure that people and communities receive safe, effective, and high-quality care that meets their needs.

Published: 27 March 2025
Improvements Noted, Although Challenges Remain for Wrexham Maelor’s Emergency Department

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection on the Emergency Department (ED) at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Published: 13 March 2025
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