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CIW inspection finds strong adoption support services and life journey work at Western Bay, while identifying improvements needed in compliance with quality-of-service reviews and records management
During December 2025 we will be carrying out an assurance check of children’s services at Neath Port Talbot Council
The latest data from adult and children's services across Wales is now available through our adults and children's services data tool
We will soon be inspecting adoption services in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. If you’ve used or supported these services, we’d like to hear from you
During November 2025 we will be carrying out an assurance check of children’s services at Caerphilly County Borough Council
The report shows how targeted inspection and enforcement is supporting measurable improvements whilst highlighting ongoing sector challenges
During November 2025 Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) will be undertaking an assurance check of the Community Learning Disabilities Team in Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The annual returns have been temporarily unpublished while we resolve a technical issue
Care Inspectorate Wales has published its inspection report on the South East Wales Adoption Service, identifying examples of good practice and some areas for improvement. The inspection focused on how the service promotes the wellbeing and safety of children through permanent adoptive placements
During September 2025 Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) will be undertaking an assurance check of the Community Learning Disabilities Team in Torfaen.