PSOW Individual Decisions

3,048 published decisions from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales (Oct 2013–Mar 2026). The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales investigates complaints about public bodies in Wales — local authorities, NHS bodies, and the Welsh Government. Source: ombudsman.wales.

3,048
Total Decisions
839
Investigated
495
Upheld
61%
Upheld (of investigated)
Decisions 3,048 Stats Sectors 7 By Organisation 20
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Showing 51 results matching "Swansea Council"

Swansea Council (PSOW-202004981)
Local Government Resolved / Early Resolution
Decision date: 22 Apr 2021 · Swansea Council
Subject: Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing)
Dr S complained that he was experiencing damp issues following repairs to the neighbouring Council property and that the Council were slow in responding to the matter and his complaint. The repair works have since been completed. ER – Council to apologise and explain the reasons for the delay and lack of communication
Upheld
495
PSOW found fault with the organisation complained about.
Not Upheld
325
Complaint investigated but no fault found.
Closed / Other
160
Closed after initial enquiries, resolved early, or withdrawn.
Most complained-about: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (366), Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (302), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (220), Hywel Dda University Health Board (212), Swansea Bay University Health Board (200).

Investigated Decisions Over Time

Excludes 160 closed after initial enquiries. Quarterly, by outcome.

Decisions by Sector

Sectors by Upheld Rate

Which sectors have the highest upheld rate?

Sector Decisions Upheld Rate
Health 1,850 462 25%
Local Government 895 39 4%
Housing 174 4 2%
Education 7 1 14%
Welsh Government 1 0 0%
Social Care 1 0 0%
Policing 1 0 0%

Organisation Accountability

Top 20 organisations by upheld rate (minimum 5 investigated decisions). Based on 839 investigated decisions (excludes 160 closed after initial enquiries). Benchmark: 61% average across all investigated decisions. Sparklines show annual decision volumes 2013–2026.

# Organisation Trend Investigated Upheld Not Upheld Upheld Rate vs avg
1 Swansea Council 7 6 1 86% +25pp
2 Cardiff Council 13 9 2 85% +24pp
3 Powys Teaching Health Board 6 5 1 83% +22pp
4 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board 156 115 36 77% +16pp
5 Swansea Bay University Health Board 70 49 19 73% +12pp
6 Hywel Dda University Health Board 61 40 18 70% +9pp
7 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board 103 71 32 69% +8pp
8 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board 99 67 31 69% +8pp
9 Bridgend County Borough Council 6 4 2 67% +6pp
10 A GP Practice in the area of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board 19 11 7 63% +2pp
11 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board 61 37 23 62% +1pp
12 A GP Practice in the area of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board 21 12 9 57% -4pp
13 A GP Practice in the area of Swansea Bay University Health Board 14 8 6 57% -4pp
14 Velindre University NHS Trust 7 4 3 57% -4pp
15 Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust 11 6 5 55% -6pp
16 Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust 6 3 3 50% -11pp
17 Powys County Council 7 3 4 43% -18pp
18 A GP Practice in the area of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board 10 4 6 40% -21pp
19 Wrexham County Borough Council 5 2 3 40% -21pp
20 Flintshire County Council 8 3 5 38% -23pp
All-organisation benchmark 61% —