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Investigation Report 200600838

  • Report no:
    200600838
  • Date:
    May 2007
  • Body:
    Perth and Kinross Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complaint concerns allegations made on behalf of Mr and Mrs C by their MSP (Mr D) that the care received by their daughter (Ms C) from social work staff, prior to her death, was both ineffective and inappropriate.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a)  Ms C was placed in care contrary to her wishes, and regardless of the fact that she had carers to look after her in her own home (not upheld); and
  • (b)  Council officers failed to respond to voice and email messages (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018