Martin Ford 22 November 2024

Ombudsman calls for more powers

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Image: Amerdeep Somal © Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has called for it to be granted further powers to close ‘accountability gaps'.

As part of a Triennial Review, the Ombudsman reported the number of cases handled has increased, dominated by Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adult social care and homelessness services.

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