Source · Ombudsman decisions

NIPSO Individual Decisions

457 total decisions 192 investigated 139 upheld 72% upheld of investigated Years: Jul 2000–Mar 2026

457 published decisions from the NI Public Services Ombudsman. The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman investigates complaints about NI government departments, agencies, councils, and public bodies. Source: nipso.org.uk.

Organisation accountability

Top 20 by upheld rate (min 5 investigated). Benchmark 72%. Sparklines: 2000–2026.

Based on 192 investigated decisions (excludes 265 closed after initial enquiries).

# Organisation Trend Investigated Upheld Not upheld Upheld rate vs avg
1 Northern Ireland Housing Executive 7 6 1 86% +14pp
2 Northern Health and Social Care Trust 30 24 6 80% +8pp
3 Western Health and Social Care Trust 26 20 6 77% +5pp
4 Southern Health and Social Care Trust 13 10 3 77% +5pp
5 Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 44 31 13 70% -2pp
6 South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust 14 9 5 64% -8pp
7 GP 23 13 10 57% -15pp
All-organisation benchmark 72%