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Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a caution to the provider for breach of the Care Standards Act 2000 (the Act). It follows evidence of the service providing aesthetic laser treatments at a clinic in Cardiff without registration under that Act.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published its Annual Report 2025-2026, highlighting the need for faster progress in addressing long-standing challenges affecting healthcare services across Wales.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its findings following an unannounced inspection of mental health rehabilitation services at Llanfair Unit, University Hospital Llandough, managed by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its report following an unannounced inspection of the Emergency Department at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, in Denbighshire, managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Healthcare Summit brings together organisations from across Wales' healthcare system, including inspectorates, auditors, improvement bodies and patient representative organisations, to share intelligence and identify emerging issues affecting healthcare services. By bringing together different perspectives from across the system, the Summit helps build a collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing NHS Wales, supporting shared learning and informing improvement efforts.
The inspection, which took place between 9 and 11 June 2026, 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 inspection report following an unannounced inspection of mental health services at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, managed by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
How our healthcare inspections consider the Welsh language, supporting people to access care in their preferred language. This highlights our commitment to Welsh Government’s More Than Just Words strategy and the delivery of the Active Offer in practice.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published its findings following an unannounced inspection of specialist mental health services at University Hospital Llandough, managed by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) are responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) and jointly publish an annual report of findings.