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Restraint of pregnant women special investigation

For information on our special investigation into the use of restraints on pregnant women during pregnancy-related hospital escorts, click the link below.
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171 complaint investigations completed in April 2026

In April 2026, the PPO completed a total of 171 complaint investigations. Out of this total:

  • 118 were not upheld
  • 3 were not upheld mediated
  • 14 were upheld or partially upheld
  • 29 were upheld mediated or partially upheld mediated
  • 7 were pushed back to the service in remit (1 was returned, 6 were resolved)

View summaries of complaints we have upheld or partially upheld each month.

Read our guide to making a complaint with the PPO