Summary
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) make final decisions on complaints that have not been resolved by the NHS in England, UK government departments and other UK public organisations.
The PHSO look into complaints where someone believes there has been injustice or hardship because an organisation has not acted properly or has given a poor service and not put things right. The PHSO looks into complaints fairly, and the service is free for everyone.
This first annual Ombudsman’s Casework Report highlights the breadth of cases received across PHSO's jurisdictions. It is only a small cross-section of the cases completed in 2019. The complaints presented here are typical of many of the complaints seen across PHSO's remit. They include complaints about government bodies and the NHS.
Content
The complaints included in the report are not thematic or related to a specific incident or body. Instead, these new annual Ombudsman Casework Reports will share some of the most significant findings from cases completed over the year, including complaints against:
The report offers valuable lessons about the importance of good complaint handling and how complaints can be used to drive improvements.
Edited by Patient Safety Learning
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