Talk to us
Every patient has the right to make a complaint about the treatment or care they have received at Fishergate Hill Surgery.
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.
If for any reason you do not want to speak to a member of our staff, then you can request that the Integrated Care Board (ICB) investigates your complaint. They will contact us on your behalf:
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Telephone: 0800 032 2424
Email: mlcsu.lscpatientexperience@nhs.net
Or in writing to:
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB
Jubilee House, Lancashire Business Park
Leyland, PR26 6TR
A complaint can be made verbally or in writing. A complaints form is available from reception to help with this.
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 acknowledge all written 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
Fishergate Hill Surgery will investigate all complaints effectively and in conjunction with extant legislation and guidance.
Confidentiality
Fishergate Hill Surgery will ensure that all complaints are investigated with the utmost confidentiality and that any documents are held separately from the patient’s healthcare record.
Third party complaints
Fishergate Hill Surgery 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.
Final response
Fishergate Hill Surgery 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.
Further action
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your complaint from either this organisation or the ICB, then you can escalate your complaint to Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) at:
Citygate, 47 – 51 Mosley Street
MANCHESTER
M2 3HQ
Tel: 0345 015 4033