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Case Study of Good Practice - Bronglais Hospital Maternity Unit

We want to ensure healthcare services reflect on our inspection and assurance work and measure their own services against these findings to drive forward service improvement. We hope the findings of good practice illustrated within this case study below can be transferred between organisations, and across the wider health service to support system improvements.

Published: 24 October 2024
Immediate improvement required at a specialist Mental Health Unit in Cardiff

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (23 October 2024) following a three-day inspection at Hafan y Coed, a mental health unit at the University Hospital Llandough, run by Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board.

Published: 23 October 2024
Annual Report: Healthcare Services in Wales remain under ‘sustained pressure’

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has today published its Annual Report for 2023-2024, highlighting key findings from the regulation, inspection, and review of healthcare services across Wales. The report provides insight into the quality of care delivered to the people of Wales, and outlines areas where improvements are needed to ensure services remain safe, effective, and patient-centred.

Published: 17 October 2024
"Being a Dental Peer Reviewer is rewarding as you contribute to patient safety and support dental practices."

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Dental peer reviewer with us? Meet our Clinical Dental lead, Ali Jahanfar, as he shares his rewarding experience firsthand!

Published: 4 October 2024
Inspection report for Child Protection in Wales published

Along with other inspectorates we jointly reviewed the effectiveness of partnership working and the work of individual agencies in Child Protection across Wales.

Published: 19 September 2024