All complaints, irrespective of how small they may appear, are treated seriously and are used as an opportunity to improve the service offered.
All complaints received are recorded in the Complaints Register.
Complaints from Service Users or their representatives may be made either verbally or in writing in the first instance to the Manager of the Care Home. Alternatively to:
Mel Watson
11 Ivanhoe Road
Doncaster
DN4 0TZ
Telephone number: 07734 606267
Every effort will be made to rectify the complaint and ease the problem and any discords caused, thus preventing the problem recurring.
An acknowledgement of the complaint is made within 7 days and a response after an investigation is made within 28 days.
If the Complaint cannot be rectified the Care Quality Commission can be contacted at the following address
Care Quality Commission
Citygate
Gallowgate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4PA
Telephone number: 03000616161
Alternatively if you would like to make a complaint concerning a service user funded by Nottingham County Council directly to them please call 0300 500 80 80.
Complaints Procedure
The following must be recorded in the complaints file and dated
- All complaints, showing the nature of the complaint and the complainant
- The action taken
- Any further action to be taken
- The outcome and the date the complaint was resolved
If the complaint cannot be resolved within the Home it may be necessary to contact outside bodies or agencies, e.g. the Care Quality Commission or a Social Worker.
Alternative sources for advice and supports are:
- The local Government Ombudsman
21 Queen Annigate
London
SW1 P9BU - Age Concern
- MIND