Feedback from people who use our service 2024/25 Quarter 4 (January to March)

Results from these surveys allow us to better understand the views of people who use our service. They help us consider what we do well and areas where we can improve.

Feedback from complainants

QuestionsQuarter 4 (JANUARY TO MARCH 2025)
Q1. My/The PHSO caseworker gave me the opportunity to explain my complaint before making their decision65%
Q2. My caseworker took the information I provided into account when making their decision52%
Q3. My caseworker explained what guidelines the Ombudsman would follow64%
Q4. My caseworker clearly explained the information they used in making their decision54%
Q5. My caseworker acted with sensitivity to the issues I raised59%
Q6. I was satisfied with the overall time it took to reach a decision on my complaint40%
Q7. Overall, I was satisfied with the service I received from the Ombudsman45%
Impartiality indicator:57%

 Feedback from organisations we investigate

Survey QuestionsQuarter 4 (october to december 2024)
Q1. The PHSO caseworker provided the opportunity to explain our response to the issues raised in the complaint before making their decision90%
Q2. The PHSO caseworker took the information we provided into account when making their decision80%
Q3. When dealing with the complaint, the caseworker explained what guidelines the Ombudsman would follow81%
Q4. The PHSO caseworker clearly explained the information they used in making their decision95%
Q5. The PHSO caseworker acted with sensitivity to the issues that were raised in the complaint85%
Q6. I was satisfied with the overall time it took to reach a decision on the complaint50%
Q7. Overall, I’m satisfied with the service we received from the Ombudsman80%
Impartiality indicator:89%