Information for NHS trusts on the respective roles of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and NHS Resolution

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This document is for NHS trusts in England, particularly those staff who manage complaints and/or compensation claims raised against their trust.

  • It outlines the roles of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) and NHS Resolution and how their services overlap and interact.
  • Staff who manage NHS complaints and/or compensation claims should use this document as a guide to decide when to involve the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman or NHS Resolution in complaints or compensation claims.

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