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Man with mental health issues dies after failings by two NHS trusts
5 February 2015
A vulnerable patient with suicidal thoughts was found dead in a river after being let down by two trusts in East Anglia, an investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found. The man went to Norfolk and Norwich University...
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Ombudsman comments on Home Office response to our investigation report into a complaint by Mrs A
29 January 2015
Julie Mellor, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman said: A mother and her family were forced to endure a living nightmare for months on end because of the Home Office's repeated mistakes. Our investigation found vital opportunities to protect the family...
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Ombudsman comments on Victims' Code
27 January 2015
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Julie Mellor, said: We have seen examples where victims have been let down because agencies have failed to recognise the rights they are entitled to under the Victims’ Code. 'We welcome Baroness Newlove’s review especially...
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Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman welcomes Kings Fund's midwifery recommendations
21 January 2015
Our statement on how we welcome the Kings Fund's midwifery recommendations.
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Ombudsman’s statement in response to the Health Select Committee’s report on complaints and raising concerns
21 January 2015
Our statement in response to the Health Select Committee’s report on complaints and raising concerns.
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