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We register, inspect and take action to improve the quality and safety of services for the well-being of the people of Wales. Read our social media policy here: https://www.careinspectorate.wales/social-media

Meet Glennie's Childminding Service a childminder from Aberdyfi who's spent 26 years building bridges between children a...
26/06/2026

Meet Glennie's Childminding Service a childminder from Aberdyfi who's spent 26 years building bridges between children and their wider community. From organising charity walks that raised over £1,400 to outdoor adventures in local woods and beaches, she's created opportunities for children to flourish.

The results? Children who were initially quiet have gained independence, built lasting friendships and embraced new experiences with pride.

Read the full case study to discover how getting out and about is making a real difference: www.careinspectorate.wales/glennies-childminding-service

We've just published our new Communication and Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030.The strategy sets out how Care Inspecto...
25/06/2026

We've just published our new Communication and Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030.

The strategy sets out how Care Inspectorate Wales will maintain and improve the way we are visible, accessible, and engaged with the people and communities we serve, including those who use care services, their families, and the providers who deliver care across Wales.

We want people to know what we do, how we can help, and how their voices shape our work.

This strategy is our commitment to making that happen.

Read the full strategy here ...

https://www.careinspectorate.wales/communication-and-engagement-strategy-2026-2030

We have published our assurance check findings for Wrexham County Borough Council's adult social care services, followin...
25/06/2026

We have published our assurance check findings for Wrexham County Borough Council's adult social care services, following our inspection carried out between 27 April and 1 May 2026.

We found committed leadership and a genuinely person-centred culture, with practitioners demonstrating care and respect for the people they support. Preventative services have developed well, with reduced waiting times in some areas, and safeguarding arrangements are largely robust with effective multi-agency working.

However, people's experiences are not yet consistent enough. Among the areas we identified for improvement are delays in assessment and access to support, and the consistency of communication with people about their care.

Read the full findings, including all strengths and areas for improvement, in the report:

👉 https://www.careinspectorate.wales/Assurance-check-Wrexham-County-Borough-Council-adult-social-services

We have published our assurance check findings for Powys County Council adult services, carried out between 27 and 29 Ap...
24/06/2026

We have published our assurance check findings for Powys County Council adult services, carried out between 27 and 29 April 2026.

The local authority has committed leadership and a supportive working culture. Key strengths include strong staff wellbeing, good co-production through the Powys Live Well Forum, a preventative ethos, and effective partnership working with the local health board.

While there are clear strengths, we found areas for improvement, including delays in assessments and reviews, and safeguarding practice not yet consistently embedded across the wider service.

Read the full findings in the report.
👉 https://www.careinspectorate.wales/care-inspectorate-wales-concludes-assurance-check-powys-county-council-adult-services

23/06/2026

One week left to publish your annual return!

If you are a registered adult or children's service provider in Wales, your annual return must be published on your own website by 30 June 2026.

Log in to CIW Online, download your publication copy, and publish it now.
👉 https://online.careinspectorate.wales/ #/login

Need help? Contact us before the deadline: [email protected] or 0300 7900 126.

Download. Publish.

We've published the findings from our assurance check of Swansea Council Children's Services.We found a child-centred se...
19/06/2026

We've published the findings from our assurance check of Swansea Council Children's Services.

We found a child-centred service with a lot to be proud of - strong safeguarding practice, genuine commitment to children's participation, and effective partnership working across agencies.

We also identified areas where improvement is needed including placement sufficiency, the timeliness of safeguarding documentation, and record keeping.

Read the full findings on our website: https://www.careinspectorate.wales/260619-ciw-concludes-assurance-check-swansea-councils-childrens-services

We've published the findings of our Improvement Check of Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council's Adult Service...
18/06/2026

We've published the findings of our Improvement Check of Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Flintshire County Council's Adult Services.

The inspection found a committed workforce, strong safeguarding arrangements and some genuinely positive practice but also identified areas where further improvement is needed to make sure people consistently receive the support they need.

Read the full findings on our website: https://www.careinspectorate.wales/260618-flintshire-county-council-adult-services-inspection-ciw-findings-published

16/06/2026

Two weeks until the annual return publication deadline.

Registered adult and children's service providers in Wales must publish their 2026 annual return on their own website by 30 June 2026. This is a legal requirement.

Log in to your CIW Online account to download your publication copy.

Contact us if you need support: [email protected] or 0300 7900 126.

Full guidance and FAQs are available on the CIW website: https://www.careinspectorate.wales/annual-return

Submit. Download. Publish.

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