External consultations and inquiries 2025 September - LGSCO response to the MHCLG consultation on the Local Government Outcomes Framework September - LGSCO response to the MHCLG consultation on Changing the way government allocates Disabled Facilities Grant funding to local authorities in England August - LGSCO response to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into Home to School Transport August ...

Investigation Manual Updated: 27 May 2025 Investigation Manual search Search this content Submit search Contents Part 1: 1. Introduction Part 2: 2. Roles within the investigation team Part 3: 3. The link with Intake and Assessment Part 4: 4. New complaints received outside the Intake process Part 5: 5. Inputs from Assessment Part 6: 6. BinJ notification letter Part 7: 7. Pre-allocation enquiries ...

Investigation Manual Contents: Chapter index for Investigation Manual Updated: 27 May 2025 Investigation Manual search Search this content Submit search Part 1 • 1. Introduction 1. IntroductionThis is internal guidance which we have published for transparency. It may have links or references to other internal guidance or policies which are not published. Last updated: May 2025 The Local Governmen ...

Adult care complaints guide launched The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has launched a new guide for complaints about adult social care services. The guide sets out how local authorities in England should handle complaints about adult social care, based on the Local Authority Social Servies and National Health Service Complaints Regulations 2009. It includes a new model for handling c ...

Ombudsman issues guidance on homelessness for Disabled people The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is issuing its second practical guide for housing officers to help improve services for Disabled people. The latest guide highlights issues Disabled people face when accessing homelessness support services, and the changes local councils can make to improve those services. Issues covered b ...

Compliance Manual Contents: Chapter index for Compliance Manual Updated: 02 April 2025 Compliance Manual search Search this content Submit search Part 1 • Introduction IntroductionLast updated: July 2025 This is an internal policy which we have published for transparency. It may contain links or references to other internal guidance which is not published. Where we find evidence of fault causing ...

Adult social care complaint reviews Our annual review reports present our picture of the state of adult social care complaints. They include all of our complaint statistics (complaints and enquiries we received and the decisions made) for private social care providers and local authorities. Please find supplementary guidance on interpreting our complaints data. 2024/5 Rreview of Adult Social Care ...

Ombudsman issues guidance on housing adaptations for Disabled people The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is issuing practical guidance to housing officers to ensure Disabled people’s homes meet their needs. Following on from the Ombudsman’s focus report on Disabled people and housing, the new Good Practice Guide is designed to help officers in local councils improve their practice when ...

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Contents: Chapter index for Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy Updated: 05 August 2024 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy search Search this content Submit search Part 2 • Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Statement of Intent Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Statement of Intent The Commission for Local Administration in England’s policy is to: maintain safe and heal ...

Ombudsman and Enforcement Conduct Board sign agreement The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman and Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to aid better investigation of complaints and concerns about enforcement agents. The Ombudsman investigates complaints about enforcement agents – more commonly known as bailiffs – when acting on behalf of local authorit ...