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Pensions Ombudsman: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Operating Model Review in reducing waiting times at The Pensions Ombudsman over the past year.

answeredSarah GreenDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
14 May 2026
Target answer date
21 May 2026
Answer
21 May 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Operating Model Review in reducing waiting times at The Pensions Ombudsman over the past year.

  2. 21 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 21 May 2026

    Answer published

    The Pensions Ombudsman’s (TPO) Operating Model Review (OMR) has delivered record case closures in both 2024/25 and 2025/26. Key changes introduced through the OMR include ensuring that individuals complete the formal complaints process with their pension ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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Pensions Ombudsman: Standards

20 May 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data his Department holds on average waiting times for (a) cases to be assigned and (b) decisions by the Pensions Ombudsman.

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Pensions Ombudsman: Standards

3 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of trends in changes in waiting times for cases initially to be assigned at the Pensions Ombudsman over the past two years.