4,426 published decisions3,735 Health (NHS)691 Parliamentary17% upheld or partly upheldRange: Apr 2021–Aug 2026
Published casework decisions from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. PHSO selects a subset of completed investigations for publication. These 4,426 decisions represent approximately 1.4% of the 319,011 total complaints received across the same period. Source: decisions.ombudsman.org.uk.
Decision 4 August 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Upheld
AI-generated summary Miss B complained the Trust did not monitor her mental health/eating disorder, failed to assess her capacity, and shared information inappropriately with family, leading to hospitalisation.
Decision 29 June 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries
AI-generated summary Trust failed to admit her husband to hospital, use available medication for mucus, or provide a higher morphine dose before his death.
Decision 3 December 2025NHS in EnglandOutcome: Upheld
AI-generated summary Miss A complained about her daughter's premature discharge, inadequate medication, lack of updated risk assessment, and insufficient aftercare, causing mental health deterioration.
Decision 28 November 2025NHS in EnglandOutcome: Upheld
AI-generated summary Mr E complained his daughter was wrongly sectioned and the Trust failed to communicate with him about her presentation before leave. This caused distress to both.
Decision 25 November 2025NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries
AI-generated summary Miss A complained about CAMHS and a residential facility's lack of support, misdiagnosis, and failure to make reasonable adjustments for her daughter, leading to severe health and family impact.
Decision 29 November 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries
AI-generated summary The Trust allegedly failed to correctly diagnose Miss R with complex PTSD, depression, and anxiety, and failed to provide necessary support.
Decision 22 June 2023NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries
AI-generated summary Her sister was inappropriately discharged, given unsuitable medication, and missed opportunities for readmission, which she believes led to her death.
Decision 14 September 2021NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld
AI-generated summary Mrs I complained the Trust changed her mental health referral from urgent to routine without notice, delayed contact, recommended unsuitable medication, and did not provide individual psychotherapy.