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13 Oct 2021
Inspectorates work together to review child protection in Neath Port Talbot

Inspectorates in Wales have worked closely together to review child protection safeguards in Neath Port Talbot, and today published the Joint Inspectorate Review of Child Protection Arrangements (JICPA).

7 Oct 2021
Review of Patient Safety, Privacy, Dignity and Experience whilst Waiting in Ambulances during Delayed Handover

Positive patient experience of ambulance crews but handover delays and variations in process hinder the provision of responsive, safe and dignified care

30 Sep 2021
Local Review of Governance Arrangements at Swansea Bay University Health Board for the Provision of Healthcare services to Her Majesty’s Prison Swansea

We have committed to undertake a local review of the quality governance arrangements in place for the provision of healthcare services for Her Majesty’s Prison Swansea, by Swansea Bay University Health Board.

23 Sep 2021
Annual Report 2020-2021

Findings from our Chief Executive's Annual Report

23 Sep 2021
Good quality care highlighted by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ latest Annual Report, however, significant challenges ahead for healthcare services

In its annual report published today [Thursday 23 September] Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has summarised the findings of all its inspection and assurance work during 2020-21

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