If you or your relatives are unhappy about any aspect of your care or the services you have received, please speak to a member of staff in the first instance.
Problems can often be sorted out on the spot. If you feel able to talk to those concerned, you can give them the opportunity to put things right.
If you don’t want to speak to a member of staff or you still feel dissatisfied and your issues have not been resolved, you can contact us via Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
We view complaints positively, using them as an opportunity to improve services.
Please be assured that your complaint will be investigated, and you will receive a full report explaining what has occurred and what action has been taken. We aim to respond to a formal complaint in 35 working days for complaints with five issues or less, or 40 working days for more complex complaints. We will ensure you are kept up to date with the expected timeline for your response.
If you wish to view the full Complaints Policy for Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust then please click here for the Trust Policy page and search for document number DN060.
What happens if I am still not satisfied?
We will do everything we can to resolve your complaint, including arranging meetings with staff involved and seeking independent medical advice. We also have trained independent conciliators who can work with all parties to work out more complex issues.
In the rare circumstances where you are still dissatisfied with the response, you can contact the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman .
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Millbank Tower
Millbank
London
SW1P 4QP
Telephone: 0345 015 4033
email: phso.enquiries@ombudsman.org.uk
www.ombudsman.org.uk
The Ombudsman will usually expect a complaint to have followed our complaints procedure before considering it.