Investigation Report 200501285

  • Report no:
    200501285
  • Date:
    November 2006
  • Body:
    West Lothian Council
  • Sector:
    Local Government

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of issues involving the care of his late uncle.  Mr C complained about an inappropriate relationship and subsequent bequest of property to a social work employee.  He also complained about the employee's involvement in the purchase of a council house and the making of a Will.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a) West Lothian Council (the Council) breached their policies and the Care Commission guidelines on caring for vulnerable clients in relation to the making of Wills, the purchase of a client's house and the acceptance of gifts (not upheld);
  • (b) the Council failed to adequately respond to Mr C's representations (not upheld); and
  • (c) the investigation carried out by the Council into the case was inadequate (not upheld).

Redress and Recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

 

Updated: December 11, 2018