Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Agency overview
JurisdictionEngland
Websitewww.lgo.org.uk

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO), legally the Commission for Local Administration in England and formerly known as the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO), investigates complaints from members of the public about councils and some other some other authorities and organisations providing public services in England.[1] It also investigates complaints about registered adult social care providers. It is the last stage of the complaints process, for people who have given the council or provider opportunity to resolve the issue first. It is a free service. Similar duties are carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and the Northern Ireland Ombudsman. The current (interim) Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is Paul Najsarek, whose appointment commenced on 1 April 2023.[2]

  1. ^ "Your Rights: How to Get Redress: Local government: Local government". www.yourrights.org.uk. Archived from the original on 29 May 2006.
  2. ^ Rowley MP, Lee (21 March 2023). "Appointment as Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman" (PDF). Retrieved 12 August 2023.