Comments, Compliments, Concerns and Complaints

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1 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 1 Comments, Compliments, Concerns and Complaints PALS and Complaints Service, Patient Relations Office, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF Tel: Fax: Text: whh-tr.whitthealthpals@nhs.net

2 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 2 Comments, Compliments, Concerns and Complaints This leaflet gives you information on how to comment on, raise concerns, make a complaint or compliment services provided by Whittington Health. Whittington Health want to offer the best possible service. If you have a query or a question ask us When we get it right compliment us When we don t raise your concern or make a complaint We will listen and learn from the feedback we receive. To tell us about health services, you can 1. Speak directly to the people providing services to you, as this is often the best way of resolving any problems or 2. Contact our PALS and Complaints Service You can come and talk, telephone, or write to us: PALS and Complaints Service, Patient Relations Office, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF Tel: Fax: Text: whh-tr.whitthealthpals@nhs.net Go onto our website or NHS Choices on We will investigate your concern and do our best to sort out the problem as quickly as possible. If we are unable to deal with your concern informally within 48 hours, you will be given the opportunity to make a formal complaint. Making a formal complaint The first stage is called local resolution; where Whittington Health will try to resolve your complaint. We take complaints seriously, believing they are an opportunity to put things right and stop problems recurring.

3 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 3 Who can complain? Anyone who is receiving or has received NHS treatment or services can complain. You can also complain for a friend or a relative, but you must have their consent. When should I complain? It is always best to make your complaint as soon as possible, while the memory of the incident is still fresh for all involved. Complaints will usually only be investigated within 12 months of the event. However, this can be extended if there is a good reason why the complaint was not made within the timescale and it is still possible to investigate the complaint effectively and fairly. If you need help making a complaint Contact the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) at: POhWER ICAS, CAN Mezzanine, Loman Street, Southwark, London SE1 0EH Tel: Minicom: Fax: ICAS provides advocacy support to people who wish to make a complaint about the service that they have received from the NHS. ICAS Advocates can help you draft or write a complaint letter and attend meetings with you. When making a formal complaint, you will be required to provide the following information Your name, date of birth, address and telephone number If you are acting on behalf of someone else; their details and consent A list of the things you are complaining about A summary of what happened, who was involved and when it happened, giving dates if possible How you would like your complaint to be resolved e.g. by phone, through a meeting or a written response Confidentiality In order to look into your concerns, it may be necessary to review your medical and other related records. If you do not want us to do this, please tell us, but please bear in mind that this may limit our ability to investigate your concerns.

4 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 4 How will Whittington Health handle your complaint? We will ensure all complaints are investigated thoroughly and fairly and that you receive a response We will acknowledge your complaint within three working days and contact you to agree how best to address it We will usually respond within 25 working days. If there is a delay we will contact you to let you know the reason You will receive a response including a full explanation of what happened, an apology if one is due, an explanation of lessons learned and any actions taken to prevent it reoccurring. You will be given the opportunity to discuss the problem with those concerned If you are not satisfied with your response Contact us and explain why you are not satisfied. Identify the issues that you feel have not been addressed fully. The service will review the issues and respond further if they are able to do so Consider asking to meet with the service to clarify the response and try to reach a satisfactory outcome If you remain dissatisfied You may request that your complaint be reviewed by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). Your request must be made within 12 months of your complaint You should explain why you consider a review necessary The Ombudsman will advise you if the complaint falls within their remit The Ombudsman will only consider a complaint after it has gone through the local resolution stage of the complaints process Contact details for The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman are as follows The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4QP Tel: Minicom: phso.enquiries@ombudsman.org.uk

5 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 5 Remember Whether you raise a concern or make a complaint, rest assured that your care will not be adversely affected. Concerns and complaints are taken seriously and never ignored. If you wish to make a comment, compliment, concern or complaint and English is not your first language, you can get help from the Interpreting Service by telephoning / 5114 / 3226 or to whh-tr.interpreting-services@nhs.net Greek, μ μ, μ A, μ μ / 5114 / 3226 Turkish Dusuncelerinizi, ovgulerinizi, endiselerinizi soylemek veya sikayette bulunmak istiyorsaniz ve bunlari Ingilizce olarak bizlere aktaramiyorsaniz, /5114/3226 telefon numaralarini arayarak Tercumanlik Servisimizden yardim isteyebilirsiniz. Spanish p Si usted desea hacer un comentario, cumplido o si tiene alguna inquietud o queja y su primer idioma no es el inglés, puede obtener ayuda del Servicio de Interpretación, llamando al / 5114/3226 Polish Polish JE Li CHCiELiBY PA STWO SKOMENTOWA, POCHWALI, WYRAZi ZANIEPOKOJENiE, ZROBI ZA ALENiE LUB SKARGE, JEZYK ANGiELSKi NiE JEST PA STWA PODSTAWOWYM JEZYKiEM, PROSZE O SKONTAKTOWANIE SIE Z SERWiSEM T UMACZY POD NUMEREM / 5114 / 3226 i POPROSi O POMOC Bengali / 5114 / 3226 If you require this leaflet in any other format, please contact the Patient Advice and Complaints Department.

6 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 6 You can also make comments to Voluntary Action Islington LINks - who are an independent network of local people funded to help you have a say in improving local services. Contact details are: Address: 200a Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP Tel: Website: To raise concerns about social care services, please contact: For Islington Adult Social Services London Borough of Islington, Customer Service Unit, 7 Newington Barrow Way, London N7 7EP Tel: / socialservices.complaints@islington.gov.uk Website: For Islington Children s Social Services London Borough of Islington, 3 Elwood Street, London N5 1EB Tel: childrenssocialcare.complaints@islington.gov.uk Website: For Haringey Children s and Adult Social Services London Borough of Haringey, Feedback & Information Governance Team, Floor 7, River Park House, 225 High Road, Wood Green, London N22 8HQ Tel: feedback@haringey.gov.uk Website:

7 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 7 Comments, Compliments, Concerns and Complaints Form Please fill in this form if you have a Comment, Compliment, Concern or Complaint and send it to: PALS and Complaints Service, Patient Relations Office, Whittington Health, Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF Please tick one of these boxes: This is a: Comment Compliment Concern Complaint Contact details: Your name: Your address: Postcode: Daytime Phone Number: Mobile: Your Please identify your preferred method of communication: If you are making this complaint on behalf of someone else, please complete their details below: Name of the person you are representing: Their address: Postcode: Contact phone number: Signed consent for you to act on their behalf:

8 WH PALS & Complaints :Layout 1 14/5/12 11:31 Page 8 Please use the space below to give details of your comment, compliment, concern or complaint. (If necessary please continue on a separate sheet) Please sign to confirm that you would like us to progress this matter: Please tick if you would like a response: