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PHSO Casework Decisions

4,437 published decisions 3,745 Health (NHS) 692 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 4,437 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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NHS England · P-004950

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. B complained that NHS England upheld the ICB's decision that his mother was not eligible for NHS continuing healthcare funding.

NHS England · P-004953

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs. B complained NHS England upheld the ICB's decision that her late mother was ineligible for NHS continuing care after a January 2022 assessment.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust · P-004960

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss X complained that the Trust recorded an incorrect cause of death, did not carry out a postmortem, and delayed resuscitation for her sister.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust · P-004944

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. R complained the Trust discharged his father while he was still unwell with pneumonia, leading to his deterioration, readmission, and death.

A practice in the Isle of Wight area · P-004994

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs. K complained a medical centre failed to act on discharge notes, refer her to a specialist team, allow GP appointments, or listen to concerns about a wound.

HM Revenue and Customs · P-004956

Decision 27 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr D complained that HMRC failed to act on information regarding a tax assessment, causing unnecessary costs and stress, and that he felt bullied by HMRC.

NHS England - South - South East (Local office) · P-004949

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. A complained that NHS England's Independent Review Panel upheld the ICB's decision that his father was ineligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust · P-004946

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. T complained the Trust discharged him from a surgery waiting list after he requested rescheduling, causing delays, further knee damage, and distress.

A practice in the Cheshire East area · P-004951

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. A complained a practice misdiagnosed his back, lost a physiotherapy referral, made a wrong referral, and recommended inappropriate exercises.

A practice in the Tendring area · P-004954

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms. A complained a practice failed to assess her rectal bleeding, document a test result, arrange a rectal exam/colonoscopy, or arrange repeat blood tests.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · P-004958

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms. P complained about an incorrect diagnosis, ignored ADHD assessment requests, lack of appropriate support/medication, and unprofessional communication from the Trust.

A practice in the Cornwall area · P-004984

Decision 27 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr C complained about a lack of appropriate treatment, follow-up, and consideration of her mother's condition by the Practice, leading to a hospital admission.

Companies House · P-004939

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr P complained Companies House (CH) has not corrected incorrect information in his employer's accounts, preventing him from receiving owed money.

Natural England · P-004929

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr U complained about Natural England's inadequate enforcement of Great Crested Newt mitigation licenses, leading to habitat deprivation.

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) · P-004922

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr C complained Ofgem refused his BUS funding application because his property had received a grant for a biomass boiler, despite him being the new owner.

Home Office · P-004930

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs A complained about the Home Office’s decision that she was not entitled to compensation under the Windrush Compensation Scheme and a cold call she received.

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust · P-004925

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mrs F complained the Trust mismanaged diagnoses, cancelled a procedure, and inappropriately stopped steroid treatment, leading to health issues and prolonged high-dose steroid use.

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board · P-004924

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr M complained about delays in referrals, rejected funding requests, and lack of involvement in the triage process, leading to a worsening condition.

Child Maintenance Service (CMS) · P-004935

Decision 26 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr T complained CMS used incorrect earnings for his 2022 annual review, leading to overpayments, fees, financial difficulties, and the breakdown of family relationships.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004923

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Dr L complained about a lack of follow-up on high eye pressure and a pleural effusion, inappropriate eye drops, delayed chest drain, and lost dentures.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · P-004932

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr E complained about a failure to investigate his mother's symptoms, a delay in providing a CT scan, and an inappropriate appointment with a physician associate.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust · P-004936

Decision 26 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Miss Y alleged the Trust dismissed her concerns during premature labour, leading to her son's health issues and her own psychological distress.