Mr X complained that the Health Board had failed to provide him with a follow-up response to his complaint.
In considering the complaint, the Ombudsman was concerned that Mr X had not received an acknowledgement to his emails or a follow-up response. As an alternative to an investigation and in settlement of the complaint, the Health agreed to undertake the following, by 17 January 2022: a) Apologise to Mr X for not responding to his emails b) Provide Mr X with a payment of £150 in recognition of the poor communication c) Provide Mr X with a follow-up complaint response