STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient's name & address]

Dear <Title, Surname>,

Thank you for attending the hearing on <DD/MM/YYYY> to consider your request for a review of the investigation process related to <your complaint> <the complaint against you> under the NHSScotland Workforce Bullying and Harassment Policy.

At the hearing I was supported by <First Name Surname of HR representative, Job Title>. You <were represented / accompanied by > <were not represented or accompanied and you were happy to proceed on that basis>.

At this hearing you <and / name of rep (if applicable)> outlined the basis of your request for review, summarised as follows:

• <insert bullet points summary>

After considering carefully all of the information and evidence that has been presented, my findings are as follows:

• <Insert findings in relation to each of the bullet points of above and then for each point add appropriate outcome sentence:>

On that basis I have concluded that the investigation process undertaken in relation to your complaint met the standards required within the NHSScotland Workforce Policies Investigation Process. As a result of these findings, I propose to take no further action.

OR

On that basis I have concluded that the investigation process undertaken in relation to your complaint did not meet the standards required within the NHSScotland Workforce Policies Investigation Process.

As a result of these findings, I propose to take the following action:

• <Summarise organisational learning to be taken forward>

Please note that this concludes the scope for review under the NHSScotland Workforce Bullying and Harassment Policy.

Yours sincerely

<Name of Chair of Hearing>
<Job Title of Chair of Hearing>

Cc: <Human Resources Representative (panel)>
<Investigating Manager>
<Human Resources Representative (Investigation)>
<Trade Union Representative>