Easter closure

Please note that we will be closed from 5pm Thursday 28 March until Tuesday 2 April 2024 for the Easter break. Complaints can still be made via our complaints form but they will not be received until we reopen. Wishing you a happy Easter! 

Technical issues:

The SPSO advice line is currently unavailable due to technical issues which we are working with our telephone provider to resolve.  We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to find a resolution as soon as possible. 

National Whistleblowing Standards

From July 2020 the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman is also the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO). 

The INWO has developed a set of National Whistleblowing Standards that set out the high level principles and a detailed procedure for investigating concerns.  These Standards are now being shared for information and to help prepare NHS organisations for implementation in advance of July 2020. For further information, please visit the new INWO website at www.inwo.org.uk

Updated: March 3, 2020