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NHS Glasgow apologises after 'disorientated' patient fractured hip falling out of bed

The patient's child filed a complaint to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde asked to apologise to the family for the incident.

Glasgow Live

Retired nurse claims loud noise from upstairs 'killed her husband'

The Ombudsman ordered the landlord to pay Rosemary Boudezari £550 for the distress caused by delaying getting a quote about soundproofing and for failing to follow its antisocial behaviour policy

Daily Mirror

Vulnerable man let down by council and healthcare services in the two years up to his death

Two NHS trusts, a GP and the county council were all found to be at fault

Chronicle Live

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Parents of man found dead in 'Monster Mansion' prison want answers

Jeremie Simmons was found hanged in his cell

Wales Online

Our 'vulnerable and disabled' son was found dead in Monster Mansion at just 21 - now we want answers

Jeremie Simmons, who was found dead in his cell, was described as vulnerable and mentally ill

Manchester Evening News

Ombudsman orders £500 payout and apology over disability grant delay

Authority also criticised for 'poor communication'

Manchester Evening News

Social landlords with worst record for complaints named by housing watchdog

The physical condition of homes was the biggest reason for referrals to the watchdog over the year period

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The High Court and the Ombudsman have found fault with NZ’s MIQ system – should the government apologise?

Although it has yet to begin work, the first finding of the forthcoming royal commission into New Zealand’s COVID-19 response has probably just been written by Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.

The Conversation

Colombia killings of social leaders, rights defenders hit new high

Colombia will end the year with at least 199 killings of social leaders and human rights defenders, the highest level recorded, due to attacks by illegal armed groups in areas tied to the drug trade, the country's human rights ombudsman said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Morrison was warned robodebt unlawful

Former prime minister Scott Morrison was warned the robodebt scheme would require law changes, but it was implemented anyway without any legislative tweaks.

AAP

England’s largest housing association accused by Gove of failing tenants

Michael Gove said Clarion Housing Group had ‘failed its tenants and refused to treat people with respect’.

The Independent UK

Couple who bought £325k house metres from 70mph road WIN battle with council

Within a day of moving into their new home, Jackie and James McCormack were disrupted by constant noise and pollution

Manchester Evening News

Police Ombudsman makes recommendations to PSNI after death of Lisa Gow in 2018

Lisa Gow died when she was struck by a stolen car being pursued by police

Belfast Live

MPs and councillors' complaints prioritised by council over the public

Ombudsman has assessed complaints handling at Liverpool Council

Liverpool Echo

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Manchester Evening News

Woman BLAMED by landlord for mould problem that left her unable to sleep for months - now she's getting £2k off them

Another social landlord has come under fire

Wales Online

Ombudsman's letter reveals big increase in number of referred council complaints

The annual Ombudsman's letter breaks down a variety of complaints

ABC News

Victorian ombudsman calls for stronger working with children checks in wake of Alex Jones case

Victoria's ombudsman has called for an overhaul of the state's working with children checks, saying changes are necessary to provide stronger protection against predators.

Reuters

Protesters block Peru's Interoceanic Highway after clashes with police

Hundreds of miners blocked a stretch of Peru's Interoceanic Highway near the border with Brazil on Friday, after a clash between police and protesters the day before left at least one dead and more than a dozen injured.

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Nottinghamshire woman says energy firm nearly 'sank' her business over £3,000 overcharge

The Energy Ombudsman has ruled that she should be refunded

Newsroom.co.nz

Govt 'bulldozing' Oranga Tamariki Bill through

A controversial Government change to who watches over the children's ministry Oranga Tamariki could be passed this week, with some changes already being made in anticipation

ABC News

With a state election looming, a crisis has left Victoria's opposition with no choice but to regroup

Months out from a state election, a leaked email, a "disastrous" interview and staff departures have rocked Victoria's opposition.

AAP

'Broken' system puts Vic residents at risk

The Victorian Ombudsman says change cannot come soon enough for public housing residents grappling with a system that doesn't help them.

Reuters

Polish court rejects appeal against PKN Orlen's Polska Press takeover

A Polish court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the country's Human Rights Ombudsman against oil company PKN Orlen's takeover of newspaper publisher Polska Press, the court said, confirming an earlier report by state-run news agency PAP.

Leeds Live

Murderer died in Leeds prison after being found slumped on his bed

Prisons Ombudsman has raised concerns about the care of convicted murderer Anthony Alexis

ABC News

EPA under fire over handling of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel

Victoria's Ombudsman found the EPA may have compromised its independence by helping create bespoke regulations for disposal of PFAS contaminated soil.

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