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Complaints and compliments

Compliments

If you would like to feedback your experience at Chorleywood Health Centre please complete the patient feedback form here.

Complaints

We hope that you are satisfied with the care provided. If, however, you feel that this is not the case the following guidelines will assist you. The Complaints Process Patient Leaflet

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Every patient has the right to make a complaint about the treatment or care they have received at Chorleywood Health Centre.

We understand that we may not always get everything right and, by telling us about the problem you have encountered, we will be able to improve our services and patient experience.

Who to talk to

Most complaints can be resolved at a local level. Please speak to a member of staff if you have a complaint; our staff are trained to handle complaints.  Alternatively, ask to speak to the complaint’s manager, Tracy James, Assistant Manager. A complaint can be made verbally or in writing.  A complaints form is available from reception Complaints Form Sometimes we will ask you to put the complaint in writing if it will help with our investigation.

If you feel you do not want to contact the surgery directly, then you can request that the Integrated Care Board (ICB) investigates your complaint. They will contact us on your behalf.

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB

01992 566122

hweicbwe.patientfeedback@nhs.net

https://hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/patient-experience/patient-experience-1/2

 

Time frames for complaints

The time constraint on bringing a complaint is 12 months from the occurrence giving rise to the complaint, or 12 months from the time you become aware of the matter about which you wish to complain. The complaints manager will aim to respond to all complaints within three business days. We will aim to investigate and provide you with the findings as soon as we can and will provide regular updates regarding the investigation of your complaint.

Investigating complaints

Chorleywood Health Centre. will investigate all complaints effectively and in conjunction with extant legislation and guidance.

Confidentiality

Chorleywood Health Centre. will ensure that all complaints are investigated with the utmost confidentiality.

Third party complaints

Chorleywood Health Centre. allows a third party to make a complaint on behalf of a patient. The patient must provide consent for them to do so.  A third-party patient complaint form is available from reception Complaints Form

Final response

Chorleywood Health Centre. will issue a final formal response to all complainants which will provide full details and the outcome of the complaint. We will liaise with you about the progress of any complaint.

Advocacy support

Further action

 

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your complaint from either NHS England or this organisation then you can escalate your complaint to Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) at either:

Milbank Tower, Milbank

LONDON

SW1P 4QP

or

 Citygate, Mosley Street

MANCHESTER

M2 3HQ

Tel: 0345 015 4033

www.ombudsman.org.uk

 

Policy updated 17.06.22

Date published: 10th October, 2014
Date last updated: 26th April, 2024