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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201911779 Sector Local Government Category assessments / self-directed support Decided 01 November 2021

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Summary

C, a support and advocacy worker, complained on behalf of the late A and their family. A had complex care needs and lived at home. C complained that the council failed to deliver an appropriate care plan to meet A's assessed and eligible needs.

We took independent advice from a social worker. We found that the council took reasonable action to assess A's care needs, in line with relevant guidance and policies. We considered that the council took reasonable action to deliver a care plan to meet A's needs. Therefore, we did not uphold the complaint.

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