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4,426 published decisions 3,735 Health (NHS) 691 Parliamentary 17% upheld or partly upheld Range: 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.

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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-005950

Decision 11 August 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr T complained the Trust failed to provide psychological screening and tailored support after his coeliac disease diagnosis, and its complaint investigation was inadequate.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-005809

Decision 23 July 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary The Trust allegedly failed to adequately care for Mr A's severe pressure ulcers and delayed physiotherapy. A doctor insensitively delivered his prognosis, and the complaint response was inaccurate.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-005782

Decision 16 July 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr J complained the Trust failed to inform him of reduced surgery success chances, provided inadequate aftercare and pain relief, and delayed recognising his haematoma and internal haemorrhage.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-004299

Decision 20 November 2025NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr C complained that Ms M's CT scans showing cancer were misread or not acted upon, leading to a significant delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-003266

Decision 28 January 2025NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr A complained the Trust provided inadequate cardiology care, failing to diagnose his mother's heart disease. He also alleged poor complaint handling, including delays and a corrupted meeting recording.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-003032

Decision 9 October 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs A complained she was given the incorrect blood type, had a surgical drain left in her stomach after a C-section, and received an inappropriate voicemail, causing constant pain and job loss.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-002948

Decision 10 September 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Miss U complained the Trust performed an inappropriate assessment of her cousin, Mrs I, and wrongly discharged her with pneumonia, leading to her deterioration and eventual death.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-002748

Decision 2 July 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs L complained the Trust incorrectly stopped her mental health medication during admission, delaying its restart and negatively impacting her mobility and mental health, prolonging her hospital stay.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-002648

Decision 29 May 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Upheld

AI-generated summary Dr O complained the Trust failed to provide promised specialist appointments, gave an inappropriate blood test, and delayed follow-up, causing stress, physical symptoms, and leading her to seek treatment elsewhere.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-002460

Decision 8 February 2024NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Miss I complained her father did not receive appropriate care, lacked proper testing, suffered poor family communication, and faced inconsistent COVID-19 testing.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · P-001686

Decision 31 October 2022NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr O complained the Trust did not properly assess Mrs O and failed to carry out a back scan or X-ray, which he believes prevented an early diagnosis of her tumours and shortened her life.