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Increasing demand and capacity issues within the emergency department at Withybush General Hospital is impacting on the delivery of safe care

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (23 November 2023) highlighting the need for immediate improvement within the Emergency Department at Withybush General Hospital, in Haverfordwest.

Published: 23 November 2023
HIW hosts EPSO’s 35th Conference in the Welsh Capital

HIW hosted the 35th European Partnership for Supervisory Organisations in Health and Social Care (EPSO) conference at the world-famous 74,000-seater Principality Stadium, in Cardiff, the home of Welsh Rugby.

Published: 17 November 2023
Immediate improvement is required at a specialist mental health unit within Ysbyty’r Tri Chwm

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (10 November 2023) following an unannounced inspection of a specialist mental health unit in Ebbw Vale.

Published: 10 November 2023
Report highlights the challenges faced by staff within Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Emergency Department

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (9 November 2023) highlighting the challenges faced by staff within the Emergency Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.

Published: 9 November 2023
Maternity Services praised at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth

Today, a report has been published by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) following an inspection of the maternity unit at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth, run by Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Published: 3 November 2023
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