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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.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its inspection report following an unannounced visit of Cwm Seren Low Secure Unit (LSU) and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), part of Hywel Dda University Health Board. The inspection, carried out over three days in November 2025, focussed on care provided on the two specialist wards, which support people with complex mental health needs in secure environments.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its inspection report following an unannounced visit to Tawe Clinic at Cefn Coed Hospital, managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The inspection, which took place between 10 and 12 November 2025, assessed the local authority's social services and health board's performance in exercising their statutory duties and functions.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its latest mental health inspection report following an unannounced visit to the Hergest Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The inspection in September 2025 examined the quality of mental health care, patient experience, and leadership across the Aneurin, Cynan, and Taliesin wards, as well as the unit’s Mental Health Suite.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its findings from an unannounced three-day inspection of Ty Skirrid Unit at Maindiff Court Hospital, in Abergavenny, part of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The unit provides rehabilitation for male patients, including those detained under the Mental Health Act.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its inspection report following an unannounced visit to the Emergency Department (ED) at Bronglais Hospital, managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board.