Wednesday 21 October: Complaint form offline

The supplier of our case management system has confirmed that they are experiencing a significant technical issue.

At present, we have no access to the case management system and we are currently unable to provide updates on existing cases.

We are planning on the basis that this could continue for a period of time including for the remainder of this week.

If you would like to check if your complaint is ready for the SPSO or enquire about making a new complaint, please complete our Complaint Checker.  

Please be assured we are doing all we can and will provide updates on our website. 

For an all service update: Service update | SPSO

Why do complaints matter to board members?

SPSO has produced 'Why do complaints matter to board members?', a briefing note that will help board members fulfil their responsibility to ensure that complaints are considered as part of their organisation’s governance and assurance arrangements.

The briefing note highlights the need for board members to be aware of the issues and concerns people are raising and how well their organisation handles complaints. Effective scrutiny of these issues will help to ensure that service users receive a high-quality service and that taxpayers receive value for money. The briefing note includes a checklist of questions for board members to seek assurance on.

Download Why do Complaints Matter to Board Members? (PDF, 677KB)

Updated: January 28, 2020