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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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Home Office · P-004886

Decision 23 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss A complained that the Home Office's Windrush Compensation Scheme award was too low compared to her husband's, arguing they didn't fully consider her evidence.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust · P-004881

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

AI-generated summary Mr B complained about several aspects of his grandmother's care, including incorrect medication, failed NG tube attempts, delayed gallbladder drainage, poor communication, and inadequate monitoring and nutrition.

A practice in the Haringey area · P-004878

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

AI-generated summary Mrs U complained that the Practice failed to consider her husband's symptoms, assess/investigate appropriately, review his history, send him to A&E, provide correct treatment, and misdiagnosed him, leading to his sudden death.

NHS England · P-004875

Decision 23 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Upheld

AI-generated summary Ms T complained NHS England failed to facilitate treatment plans for her broken tooth and mishandled her complaint, causing eating difficulties, aesthetic issues, emotional distress, and financial impact.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · P-004874

Decision 23 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Not Upheld

AI-generated summary Ms A complained her mother was discharged without all necessary medication and lacked nursing support at home, causing pain and distress near the end of her life.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust · P-004879

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

AI-generated summary Mr Y complained nurses did not follow the agreed injection schedule, use wipes, or cover the injection site, and did not act on his GP's email, leading to a forced entry.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust · P-004876

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

AI-generated summary Mr Z complained the Trust refused dialysis, had security remove him from the unit, lost bodycam footage, refused to respond to his letter, and failed to replace his broken chair.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust · P-004872

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

AI-generated summary Mrs K complained about misdiagnosis, delays in stroke treatment, placement in a general ward, inadequate repositioning leading to pressure sores, failure to act on dropping oxygen levels, constipation mismanagement, and poor end-of-life communication.

HM Revenue and Customs · P-004867

Decision 20 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Not Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr. E complained about HMRC's handling of his concerns about his employer not paying NMW, including closing the investigation and undercalculating arrears.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust · P-004866

Decision 20 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr H complained about a pressure sore, catheter care, and lack of rehabilitation for his father at two Trusts, leading to infections and his father's death.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust · P-004865

Decision 20 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs H complained about insufficient information for informed consent, lack of well-being consideration during surgery, and inadequate post-operative care, leaving her with a painful lump.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · P-004868

Decision 20 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Not Upheld

AI-generated summary Dr. D complained that the Trust shared her complaint information, inappropriately referred to it in a letter, and refused to address her concerns about the letter.

An independent provider in the Cornwall area · P-004870

Decision 19 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms R complained about a clinician's conduct during her ADHD assessment, the assessment's outcome, and the provider's failure to offer a second assessment.

HM Passport Office · P-004860

Decision 19 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr X complained that HMPO rejected him as a referee for a passport application without explaining why, causing him worry and diminished confidence.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · P-004862

Decision 19 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr D complained about his brother Mr E's falls, inadequate Alzheimer's care, inappropriate restraint, and inaccurate records, also citing mistreatment of himself.

A practice in the Barnet area · P-004859

Decision 19 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr B complained about delayed referrals, unprofessional reception staff, and poor complaint handling by the Practice, worsening his medical conditions.

Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board · P-004855

Decision 18 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr A complained the ICB did not follow the National Framework by failing to carry out timely reviews of the DST, denying a robust needs assessment.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust · P-004856

Decision 18 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs A complained about her husband's premature discharge, lack of support, missing discharge summary, inadequate pain relief, and dismissed concerns during his final hours.

A dental practice in the Havant area · P-004857

Decision 18 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss H complained about a filling being too high and causing pain, requiring multiple adjustments, and damage to another tooth during treatment.

An independent provider in the Cornwall area · P-004858

Decision 18 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Not Upheld

AI-generated summary Mrs X complained that her concerns were not heard during an ASD assessment and that the Trust incorrectly stated an ADHD assessment had taken place.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust · P-004851

Decision 17 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss W complained about restraint, medication without consent, lack of investigation into pain, inadequate nutrition/hydration, and inaccurate mental health diagnoses during her admissions.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · P-004853

Decision 17 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs P complained about the Trust's management of Mr B's care for a suspected clot and his end-of-life care, alleging delays and distress.