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Caution issued to provider using unregistered laser services

Following a recent criminal investigation, Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has invoked its legal powers due to a breach of the Care Standards Act 2000.

Published: 15 May 2025
Maternity Services at Neath Port Talbot Hospital Birth Centre praised but areas for further improvement

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of the maternity services at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board. The inspection of the birth centre took place over three consecutive days in February 2025.

Published: 9 May 2025
We’ve published our Operational Plan 2025-2026

Find out about our priorities and actions for 2025-2026

Published: 8 May 2025
Position Statement on Corridor Care

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) recognises the serious challenges posed by corridor care in hospitals across Wales. This practice can compromise patient safety, dignity, and the overall quality of care. Corridor care should not be normalised.

Published: 1 May 2025
Improvements noted at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon’s Dementia Care Unit

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has released a report following an unannounced inspection of a specialist mental health ward at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Part of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Ward 7 is a 14-bed unit providing dementia care. The inspection took place over three consecutive days in January 2025.

Published: 1 May 2025
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