National reviews and reports

Find details of our national reviews and other reports at the links below

We publish a range of national reviews and other reports every year. 

National reviews help us to evaluate how healthcare services in Wales are delivered.

National Review of Prevention and Promotion of Independence for Older Adults (over 65) Living in the Community

We contributed to this joint review, which was led by Care Inspectorate Wales.

Review of Integrated Care: Focus on Falls

This review investigated and reviewed a complete pathway of care – services for people who have fallen or are in danger of falling.

National review of maternity services

This review explored the quality and safety of maternity services across Wales.

Mental Health, Learning Disability Hospitals and Mental Health Act Monitoring Annual Report 2017-2018

Read the findings from our mental health hospitals, learning disability and Mental Health Act inspections during 2017-18

Annual Report: Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017-2018

This report summarises the findings from our Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2017-2018

Review of healthcare services for young people

The review brought together the key themes to have emerged from inspections relating to children and young people.

Annual Report Class 3B/4 Laser and Intense Pulsed Light services 2017-2018

This report summarises the findings from our Class 3B/4 Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Services in 2017-18

Annual Report General Medical Practices (GPs) Inspections 2017-2018

This report summarises the findings from our General Practitioner (GP) Services in 2017-18

Annual Report General Dental Practice Inspections 2017-2018

This report summarises the findings from our Dental Practice Services in 2017-18

Review of healthcare support for older people living in care homes in North Wales

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and Care Inspectorate Wales have carried out a joint review into how we can work together to ensure the healthcare needs of older people living in care homes in North Wales are met