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The Northern Trust failed to act on a woman’s concerns about her mother’s health. This, as well as its failure to properly assess her spinal injury and accurately read the results of an MRI scan, led to her untimely death.
Patient felt ‘let down’ by GP Practice
A woman complained that her GP failed to uphold a commitment to monitor her mental health problems. We partially upheld the complaint.
Investigation Reports
We publish our findings to help improve accountability in public bodies and to increase understanding of what we do.
'Fundamental failings' led to death of unborn baby
A woman who was 33 weeks pregnant was admitted to Craigavon Area Hospital with severe abdominal pains.
Our investigation found that had an emergency caesarean section been carried out it is likely her baby would have survived.
'Fundamental failings' led to death of unborn baby
A woman who was 33 weeks pregnant was admitted to Craigavon Area Hospital with severe abdominal pains.
Our investigation found that had an emergency caesarean section been carried out it is likely her baby would have survived.
Read the full report here.
Strengthening our roots: an overview report on tree protection in the planning system
This report was prepared in response to concerns about the protection given to trees and the lack of enforcement action following reported breaches of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
Investigation of a complaint against a GP Practice
A GP Practice provided appropriate care and treatment to a man shortly before his sudden death.
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This section explains what an Ombudsman does and gives information about our senior staff.
Lost in Translation
This report provides an overview of our assessment of the provision of Interpreting Services in GP practices for patients who are not proficient in English.
It is the first in a series of Overview Reports which review issues that are creating potential barriers to accessing healthcare.
Cathal King
Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Paragraphs 4.1, 4.2
Breach of paragraph 4.2