Complaints and feedback
We aim to provide safe, high-quality care. If something has gone wrong, or you are unhappy with the care or service you have received, please tell us. Your feedback helps us improve.
Talk to us first
Many concerns can be resolved quickly by speaking to a member of our team. If you are unhappy with your care or service, please contact your practice and explain what has happened.
Our staff are trained to listen to concerns and help resolve problems where possible.
Make a formal complaint
If your concern cannot be resolved locally, you can make a formal complaint. Please put your complaint in writing and mark it for the attention of the Practice Manager or Complaints Department.
What to include in your complaint
- Your full name
- Date of birth
- Contact details
- Which practice or site your complaint relates to
- What happened
- When it happened
- What you would like us to look into
- Whether you are complaining for yourself or on behalf of someone else
When to complain
You should usually make a complaint within 12 months of the event, or within 12 months of becoming aware of the issue. We may still consider complaints outside this time if there is a good reason and it is still possible to investigate.
What happens next
- We will acknowledge your complaint.
- We may contact you for more information or consent.
- We will investigate what happened.
- We will respond in writing.
- We will explain any learning or changes made where appropriate.
If an investigation takes longer than expected, we will keep you updated.
If you do not want to complain to us
You can contact NHS England instead.
- Telephone
- 0300 311 2233
- england.contactus@nhs.net
- Post
- NHS England
PO Box 16738
Redditch
B97 9PT
If you are still unhappy
If local resolution has been completed and you are still unhappy with the response, you can contact the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
The Parliamentary and Health Service OmbudsmanCitygate
Mosley Street
Manchester
M2 3HQ
Telephone: 0345 015 4033
Website: ombudsman.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Complaints policy
You can read our full complaints policy for more information about how complaints are handled.