We are Scotland's Ombudsman

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is the final stage for complaints about most public services in Scotland.

About us

Make a complaint

Find out how to raise concerns about a public service.

Already complained to the organisation?

Escalate your complaint to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO).

Make a complaint to the SPSO

For Organisations

Information about the Model Complaints Handling Procedures for individual sectors under our remit and resources to support public service organisations in handling complaints

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Findings

Browse or search our database of complaint findings across all sectors under our remit.

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