Vulnerable patients and their families suffering harrowing ordeals due to poor hospital discharge
11 May 2016
Patients are being sent home alone, afraid and unable to cope and in some cases without their relatives or carers being told, resulting in devastating consequences, according to a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published today. The...
Press releases
Alan Doran appointed as Interim CEO
11 May 2016
We are very pleased to announce that Alan Doran will be joining us this week as our interim CEO. Alan brings a wealth of experience to the organisation. Most recently he was Chief Executive at the Human Fertilisation and Embryology...
Corporate news
Ombudsman welcomes momentous step to improve safety of mothers and babies
21 April 2016
PHSO Ombudsman Julie Mellor welcomes the government’s proposals to change midwifery regulation.
Media statements
Sir Alex Allan
5 April 2016
In the light of the findings of the Employment Tribunal case which referred to Mr Martin in his former capacity as a non-executive director at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the Board of PHSO has asked Sir Alex Allan former...
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Mr Mick Martin
5 April 2016
On 7 March 2016 Mr Mick Martin agreed to take paid leave to enable him to take time away to reflect on his position. Mr Martin has decided to resign from his position, recognising the impact recent events have had...
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