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8 Dec 2022

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (8th December 2022) highlighting the need for improvements within the emergency department at Morriston Hospital. The inspection concluded that despite staff efforts, patients were not consistently receiving quality care.

2 Dec 2022

Following recent assurance work, we have repeatedly reported on a number of issues within dental practices across Wales, in particular within independent healthcare services.

Whilst a variety of issues were reported, some key themes have emerged through our inspections and quality checks. In some circumstances we have needed to ask the practices to take immediate action to reduce risks to patient safety.

10 Nov 2022

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (10th November 2022) highlighting the need for urgent improvement in the emergency department at The Grange Hospital in Cwmbran.

3 Nov 2022

This week we received the very sad news that our lead Second Opinion Appointed Doctor, Dr Matthew Sargeant has sadly passed away.

11 Oct 2022

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work with us as a peer reviewer? Meet Melanie Webber-Maybank as she shares her experience of working with us.

7 Oct 2022

Medicine management is one of the Health and Care Standards we look at during our inspections. Over several years we have reported a variety of issues with medicines management in our individual inspection reports and annual reports.

28 Sep 2022

Today (28 September) we have published our annual report for 2021-2022. Our report summarises all activity, including the inspection of NHS and independent healthcare services. The report identifies sustained pressure on emergency care, staffing concerns, risks around managing patient safety and the accessibility of face-to-face appointments.

23 Sep 2022

In support of Sepsis awareness month in September, HIW’s Chief Executive Alun Jones shares his story of surviving Sepsis.

9 Sep 2022

On behalf of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, it is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

8 Aug 2022

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has issued a report (8th August 2022) highlighting the need for urgent improvement in the emergency department (ED) at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Rhyl.