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Investigation reports

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Featured

Failings over Serious Adverse Incident investigation

The Western Trust didn’t communicate properly with a woman during its investigation into the death of her husband.

Health & Social Care

Upheld

06 May 2025

5 findings available

Changes to council’s use of planning exemption certificates

23 November 2022

Case Summary

Investigation into CCEA’s handling of student’s exam grade appeal

07 December 2021

We found no maladministration in the way the Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment’s made its decision about an exam grade, but were critical of the system it had in place for receiving appeals.

Investigation Report

Investigation reports

Featured

Failings over Serious Adverse Incident investigation

Care home was inadequately prepared for arrival of resident

Social work case file updated following parent’s complaint

Changes to council’s use of planning exemption certificates

Investigation into CCEA’s handling of student’s exam grade appeal

Trust reimburses cost of lost wedding ring