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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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South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust · P-004850

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

AI-generated summary Mr A complained that the Trust did not provide an appropriate interpreter for Mr F, should have arranged a different doctor due to conflict of interest, and ignored a solicitor's letter.

A practice in the Cumberland area · P-004848

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

AI-generated summary Mrs I complained that she was initially unable to have a face-to-face appointment and the Practice did not refer her for diagnostic scans.

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.

NHS England · P-004845

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

AI-generated summary Mrs B complained that NHS England upheld the ICB’s decision that her late father was not eligible for NHS continuing care.

HM Revenue and Customs · P-004841

Decision 16 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr A complained that HMRC sent his tax repayment to a third-party company without his authorization.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust · P-004844

Decision 16 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Ms A complained that the Trust failed to diagnose her mother's hip fracture in the emergency department and discharged her without treatment.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust · P-004846

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

AI-generated summary Mrs A complained about failures in the Trust's care of her daughter R regarding sepsis treatment, antibiotic administration, discharge guidelines, nutrition, hydration, diabetes management, and monitoring.

Forestry Commission · P-004839

Decision 16 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr P complained that the Forestry Commission abandoned its duty of care by removing the only bin in the park without notification.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004843

Decision 16 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mr L complained about the Trust's management of his Crohn's disease, alleging failure to promptly arrange alternative treatment and medication.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · P-004840

Decision 16 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Partly Upheld

AI-generated summary Mrs J complained about the Trust's failure to administer IV antibiotics, a double dose of chemotherapy, communication issues, and premature discharge of her husband.

A dental practice in the Wigan area · P-004842

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

AI-generated summary Miss B complained that the Practice failed to include her UR second molar and UR wisdom tooth in her orthodontic treatment plan.

Department for Work and Pensions · P-004829

Decision 13 February 2026UK GovernmentOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Ms H complained that the DWP incorrectly advised her to claim ESA as a couple in 2017, causing financial hardship and housing issues.

A practice in the City of Leicester area · P-004836

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss F complained the practice shared her private medical records without consent, causing her emotional distress and anxiety.

Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board · P-004837

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs E complained about the ICB's decision following a Continuing Healthcare Checklist, saying it affected her and her husband’s finances.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust · P-004838

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss H complained about delays in her mother's hospital admission, inadequate observations, and inappropriate administration of a tranquilizer.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust · P-004830

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs H complained the Trust did not offer her husband immunotherapy or investigate his symptoms adequately, potentially affecting his chance of recovery.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · P-004835

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr. X complained the Trust discharged his wife when she was not medically fit, questioning if more could have been done to prevent her death.

A practice in the Liverpool area · P-004834

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mr R complained the Practice incorrectly told him he had COPD and emphysema, only finding out later his correct diagnosis was asthma.

A practice in the Thanet area · P-004831

Decision 13 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs R complained the Practice failed to follow her father's ReSPECT form instructions for end-of-life care at home.

North London NHS Foundation Trust · P-004821

Decision 12 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Miss A complained the Trust did not carry out diagnostic testing for her schizophrenia between 2002 and 2021.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust · P-004825

Decision 12 February 2026NHS in EnglandOutcome: Closed After Initial Enquiries

AI-generated summary Mrs N complained her mother was prematurely discharged without proper oxygen weaning, home oxygen, or a care package, leading to a stroke and death.