Compliments

We welcome your compliments on any of our staff or the services we provide. We hear when a patient are unhappy with our services but would like to know when you think we provide a good , very good or excellent service.

You can tell the reception staff, write to or telephone our Practice Manager, David Harding.

You can also email the practice on leccg.swineshead@nhs.net (DO NOT use this email address to request appointments or results).

Suggestions

If you have any suggestions on how to improve our service please speak to a receptionist or complete a suggestion card and post it in our suggestion box in reception.

Complaints

Most NHS care and treatment goes well but sometimes things can go wrong. If you are unhappy with your care or the service you have received, it is important to let us know so we can improve.

Our complaints manager is David Harding and our complaints procedure is in accordance with NHS guidelines.

If you have a complaint, please ask a receptionist for a complaints form and a copy of the complaints procedure. Simply complete the form and return it to the practice.

If you prefer, you can make your complaint in person or by telephone or you can give your consent for someone to complain on your behalf.

All complaints will be thoroughly investigated and a written response given.

The practice have created a Complaints Leaflet to assist you. Please click on the link below:

Complaints Information Leaflet (DOCX, 21KB)

If you need help with a complaint

Patients who do not wish to complain directly to the practice you can make their complaint by contacting NHS England:

NHS England PO Box 16738Redditch B97 9PTTelephone: 0300 311 2233E-mail: England.contactus@nhs.net

If you are not satisfied with the practice response to your complaint, you have the right to approach the Ombudsman. The contact details are:

The Parliamentary and Health Service OmbudsmanMillbank TowerMillbankLondonSW1P 4QP

Tel: 0345 0154033Website: www.ombudsman.org.uk

If you would like support with making your complaint, you may wish to contact POhWER who provide the NHS Complaints Advocacy Service in Lincolnshire. The service is free, confidential and independent of the NHS.

POhWER can be contacted on 0300 200 0084 or by email pohwer@pohwer.net

You may also approach PALS for help or advice at any time;

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) provides confidential, practical advice and support, helping you to sort out any concerns you may have about the care you receive from the NHS.

Tel: 0845 602 4384

Email: info@lincspals.nhs.uk

Website : www.lincspals.nhs.uk