Independent hospitals, clinics and medical agencies

We inspect independent hospitals (including hospices), independent clinics and independent medical agencies.

How we inspect

We look at how independent healthcare services:

Our inspections of independent hospitals (including hospices), independent clinics and independent medical agencies may be announced or unannounced. Our inspections are carried out by at least one HIW inspector and external reviewer (with relevant professional experience).  

The findings from our inspections are published to our website.

 

The following document provides guidance about what we will look at during an inspection. If you would like a copy of our inspection workbook please contact HIW.Inspections@gov.wales quoting which inspection type of workbook you require.

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