Further review by Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

I18Ombudsman's powers

If, on a review in pursuance of an application under section 7(2), the Ombudsman considers that a different decision should have been made by the local authority, the Ombudsman may quash the decision and—

a

direct the local authority to reconsider the application to which the decision relates, or

b

direct the local authority to use its welfare fund to provide—

i

the assistance concerned, or

ii

any other assistance (being assistance which may be provided by the local authority under section 2).