Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has a separate website

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) looks at complaints about councils and some other authorities and organisations, including education admissions appeal panels and adult social care providers (such as care homes and home care providers). The service is free, independent and impartial.

LGSCO works with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Documents

Our announcements

  1. Michael King appointed as new Local Government Ombudsman
    • Press release
  2. Ombudsman to offer better public redress service
    • Press release
  3. See all announcements

Our publications

  1. Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2017 to 2018
    • Corporate report
  2. Local Government Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2016 to 2017
    • Corporate report
  3. See all publications