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We welcome your views about adult social services in Monmouthshire County Council

During June we will be undertaking an improvement check of the adult social services department in Monmouthshire County Council

22 May 2026
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We welcome your views about Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board Community Learning Disabilities Team

During June 2026 we will carry out an assurance check alongside Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) of the Community Learning Disability services provided by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Swansea Bay University Health Board

8 May 2026
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Office hours during public holiday

Details about our office opening hours over the May Bank Holidays

30 April 2026
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2579 Welsh childcare and play providers complete their self-assessment

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) is pleased to announce a 96% submission rate for this year's Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS). This fantastic result reflects the sector's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

20 April 2026
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We would like to hear your views on children's services at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

During May 2026, we will carry out an assurance check of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Children's Services.

16 April 2026
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Reports

Local authority assurance check letter: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council children's services

This letter describes the findings of our assurance check during February 2026.

7 April 2026

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - Annual Monitoring Report for Health and Social Care 2024–2025

This is the annual monitoring report by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), on the implementation of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in Wales