Investigation reports

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‘Significant failings’ in care of service user with special needs

A man said his autistic son’s health deteriorated because the Western Trust did not properly address his needs. Our investigation found that the Trust failed to provide a reasonable level of care and support to both the boy and his family over a 21-year period.

Health & Social Care

Upheld

29 January 2025

4 findings available

Investigation of a complaint against Queen’s University, Belfast

26 July 2023

A student complained about how Queen’s University gathered evidence in its investigation of an alleged assault. We asked the University to apologise after we found it did not properly explain to the student how it obtained evidence from the PSNI.

Investigation Report

Student appealed university’s decision to not accept and mark her assignment in full

10 October 2022

Case Summary

University failed to explain findings of probe into bullying allegations

12 August 2022

A student complained to Queen’s University about bullying and harassment by other residents in her University accommodation. We asked the University to apologise to the student for failures in the way it dealt with her complaint.