Ombuds Day 2026
Demonstrating the value and impact of Ombudsman services
8 October 2026 marks Ombuds Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of the role Ombudsman services play in promoting fairness, accountability and trust, while helping people understand when an Ombudsman can help.
This year, the Ombudsman Association and its members are highlighting the value and impact of Ombudsman services through a range of voices from government, academia, consumer advocacy and the legal sector.
External Perspectives
(1) Academic Perspective - Professor Joe Tomlinson
(2) Government Perspective - Kate Dearden MP
We're pleased to share a message from Kate Dearden MP, Minister of State (Minister for the Future of Work) as part of #OmbudsDay2026.
In this short video, Kate reflects on the value and impact of Ombudsman services and their role in promoting fairness, trust and accountability.
(3) Consumer Scotland perspective - Chief Executive, Sam Ghibaldan
(4) Legal perspective - Christian Weaver, Barrister
(5) Consumer Empowerment Alliance - Mel McGinn, Consultant & CEA Executive Board Member
(6) Access to Justice perspective - Seema Kennedy OBE, Chief Executive - Fair Civil Justice
(7) Law Society perspective - Head of Justice, Richard Miller
About Ombuds Day
Ombuds Day is an opportunity for Ombudsman services to come together and promote greater public understanding of:
- The role of Ombudsman services.
- The value and impact of independent complaint resolution.
- When an Ombudsman can help.
- How Ombudsman services contribute to fairness, accountability and trust.
Across the UK, Ireland, Crown Dependencies, Overseas Territories (and beyond!), Ombudsman services help resolve disputes, improve services and provide an independent route to redress when things go wrong.
Thank You
The Ombudsman Association would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to support Ombuds Day 2026, including our external contributors, members and partners.
Together, we can help ensure more people understand the important role Ombudsman services play in society.