PSOW (Public Services Ombudsman for Wales) Resolved / Early Resolution

A GP Practice in the area of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board

PSOW-202303543 · Health › Medication & Prescription dispensing · Decision date: 30 August 2023

Full Decision

Medication > Prescription dispensing : A GP Practice in the area of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Report Date 30/08/2023 Case Against A GP Practice in the area of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Subject Medication & Prescription dispensing Case Reference Number 202303543 Outcome Early resolution Mr X complained that he had been mistreated by his GP Surgery for 14 years. He said that although he had raised his concerns regarding prescription issues, had a meeting with the Practice Manager, and contacted the Ombudsman previously, he was still encountering issues going forward.

The Ombudsman found that although the GP Surgery had been in contact with Mr X regarding his issues, it had not issued him with a complaint response in line with its statutory complaints procedure. She said this caused frustration and confusion to Mr X. She decided to settle the complaint without an investigation.

The GP Surgery agreed to provide Mr X with an apology and complaint response within 30 working days.