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Our Special Reviews take place when there are serious issues with a healthcare service to help the service learn from what has gone wrong.

Read the LSA Annual Reports

Find details of our national reviews and other reports

Events we will be holding or attending this year. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for further updates.

This is a list of upcoming reports, ordered by their expected publication dates

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If you are a private dentist or an independent healthcare provider such as independent hospital, independent clinic or independent medical agency you will need to register with us

Information on the types of services that need to register with us

We are the independent regulator of healthcare and the inspectorate for NHS services in Wales. Our role is to check that healthcare is safe, effective, and meets the needs of people and communities.

This guidance will clarify when a DBS check is required in private dentistry and independent healthcare.

DBS guidance for private dental practices and private direct access practices

DBS Guidance for independent healthcare services

When an independent healthcare provider does not comply with the regulatory requirements and conditions of their registration we will take action.

Independent Healthcare Providers must notify us when a particular event occurs as stated in the Independent Healthcare (Wales) Regulations 2011.

Each quarter, we share updates and highlight key themes emerging from our work to support service improvement across the healthcare system. This reflects our commitment to engaging with stakeholders, sharing learning, and reporting on our activity.

Registered Mental Health Nurse with ECT Experience Peer Reviewer