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Investigation Report 200501856

  • Report no:
    200501856
  • Date:
    March 2007
  • Body:
    Grampian NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Ms C) raised two specific complaints on behalf of her sister (Ms D), who she believed was wrongly discharged from NHS care. into Aberdeenshire Council (Local Authoritythe Council)'s care.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a) Scottish Executive procedures were not followed when tMsDhe complainant's sister was discharged from NHS care ( not upheld); and
  • (b) the BoardNHS Grampian should fund the Ms D'scomplainant's sister's care home fees (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make to the Board.

Updated: December 11, 2018