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Recent statements in this category are shown below:

  • Livewell Southwest (25 025 211b)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 29-Jun-2026

    Summary:Mrs A raises complaints against Plymouth City Council (the Council) and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (the Trust). Livewell Southwest provide the adult social care function on behalf of the Council.

  • Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (25 025 745a)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 29-Apr-2026

    Summary: Ms G complains health and children’s services in her area failed to appropriately monitor and support her child during his early years. We will not investigate the complaint because it is late and we have not found a good reason to use discretion to investigate it now. And, because Ms G is seeking sizeable financial compensation for avoidable harm, it would be appropriate for her to pursue a remedy through the courts.

  • NHS Suffolk & North East Essex ICB (25 025 745b)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 29-Apr-2026

    Summary: Ms G complains health and children’s services in her area failed to appropriately monitor and support her child during his early years. We will not investigate the complaint because it is late and we have not found a good reason to use discretion to investigate it now. And, because Ms G is seeking sizeable financial compensation for avoidable harm, it would be appropriate for her to pursue a remedy through the courts.

  • CSH Surrey (25 006 353b)

    Statement Not upheld Other 22-Apr-2026

    Summary: Mr D complains about the care provided to his grandmother, Ms E, before her death. He complains the organisations who provided her care failed to keep her safe or recognise how vulnerable she was. I find no fault with the actions of the organisations and do not uphold the complaint.

  • Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (25 005 600a)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Apr-2026

    Summary: Mr C complains the Council and Trust have failed to provide him with information about safeguarding allegations made against him. We will not investigate this complaint as there is not enough evidence of fault.

  • Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (25 005 600b)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 19-Apr-2026

    Summary: Mr C complains the Council and Trust have failed to provide him with information about safeguarding allegations made against him. We will not investigate this complaint as there is not enough evidence of fault.

  • Livewell Southwest (25 016 806a)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 10-Mar-2026

    Summary: Mr X complains about delays by Plymouth City Council, Livewell Southwest and NHS Devon Integrated Care Board in relation to his request for backdated care payments. We have upheld Mr X’s complaint because the organisations have agreed to take appropriate actions to resolve matters.

  • NHS Devon ICB (25 016 806b)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 10-Mar-2026

    Summary: Mr X complains about delays by Plymouth City Council, Livewell Southwest and NHS Devon Integrated Care Board in relation to his request for backdated care payments. We have upheld Mr X’s complaint because the organisations have agreed to take appropriate actions to resolve matters.

  • Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (25 006 254a)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Other 23-Dec-2025

    Summary: Representatives for the late Mrs X complained that she did not receive the care and support she should have in a short-term residential care unit operated by Kent County Council and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. We decided not to investigate the complaint. Mrs X has died, so an investigation would not achieve a remedy for her.

  • NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (24 017 538a)

    Statement Upheld Other 06-Oct-2025

    Summary: Miss X complains about the way Halton Borough Council, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and Sense managed her son, Mr X’s, specialist care package. We found fault by Sense in relation to communication. We found fault in the ICB’s complaint handling. As a result, Mr X and Miss X have been caused distress, frustration and uncertainty. The ICB and Sense have agreed to apologise to Mr X and Miss X. Sense will also pay a financial remedy.

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