The Council was not at fault in the emergency support it provided to Miss X. It was at fault in its review of her care needs: the care and support plan contained confusing wording which suggested the Council needed to consider her health needs before it could consider increasing her care hours. The Council’s fault caused Miss X uncertainty over the level of care the Council should provide to her. The Council has agreed to apologise to Miss X.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Durham County Council
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Upheld
Reference 25-029-217
Sector Adult Care Services
Category Assessment And Care Plan
Decided 22 July 2026
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