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Easter 2026 opening hours

Information regarding our opening hours over Easter 2026

30 March 2026
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Annual Report: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in Wales 2024-2025

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) have jointly published their annual monitoring report on the use of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in Wales for 2024-2025

26 March 2026
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We would like to hear your views on adult social care services at Wrexham County Borough Council

During April 2026, we will carry out an assurance check of Wrexham County Borough Council Adult Services.

20 March 2026
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One week left to complete SASS 2026

The deadline for SASS 2026 is 27 March – that's just one week away.

20 March 2026
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Lessons from Practice Worth Sharing: New report celebrates excellent practice in childcare and play across Wales

We have published a new report highlighting some of the most effective and inspiring practice we've seen across childcare and play settings in Wales.

19 March 2026
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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