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How are healthcare, education, and children’s services supporting the mental health needs of children and young people in Wales?
Checking mental health support for children and young people
A joint report by the health, care, and education inspectorates in Wales highlights the need for improvements in mental health support for children and young people.
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Joint Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy
Together with Care Inspectorate Wales, we have published a joint strategy focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion

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15th Annual Report of the United Kingdom’s National Preventive Mechanism 2023/24

National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has published its 15th annual report of the United Kingdom’s National Preventive Mechanism 2023/24, to which Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is a designated body of this organisation.

Published: 18 December 2024
Contacting us over the festive season

Information about our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period and how you can contact us

Published: 16 December 2024
Cautions issued to providers 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: 11 December 2024
Improvement required at a specialist Mental Health Ward at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of a mental health ward at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. The Bryngolau Ward run by Hywel Dda University Health Board provides specialist mental health care and services for older adults.

Published: 5 December 2024
Action Needed to Improve Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

A new joint report published today by the health, care, and education inspectorates in Wales highlights the need for improvements in mental health support for children and young people.

Published: 21 November 2024
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