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Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has invoked its legal powers due to a breach of the Care Standards Act 2000. It follows evidence of a service providing aesthetic laser treatments at a clinic in Wrexham, Clwyd without registration.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) would like to express its sincere thanks to the Swansea Bay Maternity Support Group and all the families who contributed to this important review. The report provides a powerful and deeply moving account of lived experiences, and we recognise the significant effort, care, and courage that went into its development.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published an inspection report for Preswylfa Dental Practice, a private dental practice located on Glanhwfa Road, Llangefni, Anglesey.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of the Emergency Department (ED) at Ysbyty Gwynedd (YG), within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) carried out an unannounced inspection of Hafan y Coed Mental Health Unit at University Hospital Llandough, run by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board over three consecutive days in April 2025.
A joint inspection of child protection arrangements in Pembrokeshire has found that while children are generally protected from abuse and neglect, there are inconsistencies in safeguarding practices that require improvement during a period of significantly increasing demand.
We would like to pay tribute to Ali, a much-admired colleague, dedicated dental professional, and Clinical Dental Lead at Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). Ali’s contributions to dentistry in Wales were both significant and lasting, and his legacy continues to inspire those who had the privilege of working alongside him.
Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a caution to the provider for breach of the Care Standards Act 2000.
On Friday 16 May 2025, we were delighted to attend the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show, an event dedicated to championing positive mental health and wellbeing across Wales and beyond.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of maternity services at Ysbyty Gwynedd, managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The inspection took place over three consecutive days in February 2025 and looked at the quality and safety of care being delivered within the Llifon Ward, which specialises in antenatal and postnatal care.