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A patient’s spinal injury should have been reviewed by a consultant following referral from another Trust.
Ombudsman proposes own initiative investigation into Housing Executive
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman is proposing to investigate the actions of the region’s largest social housing landlord, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
The investigation into social housing conditions would be the third to take place under the Ombudsman’s ‘own initiative’ power, which allows for an investigation to take place where she has a reasonable suspicion of systemic maladministration.
Trust incorrectly recorded result of patient’s CT scan
Error created uncertainty and caused patient upset, but did not impact on the care she received.
Complaint about GP Practice not upheld
A man complained that shortly before her death his wife’s GP incorrectly diagnosed her with an upper respiratory tract infection.
We did not identify any failures in her care and treatment.
Council followed correct procedures when naming new road
Belfast City Council did not need to consult with residents before naming a new road.
Trust’s failures led to patient’s untimely death
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.
'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.