Feedback and Complaints

NHS Grampian Feedback Service

The people who look after your health will do whatever they can to make sure you are treated properly and promptly and we are always happy to hear about your experiences of the NHS, good or bad. 

If you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive please speak to the person in charge of the area, who will try to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

We accept that sometimes things can go wrong and the aim of the NHS complaints procedure is to give you a quick and thorough response to your complaint by those who know most about your care. If for any reason, you would prefer not to speak to a member of staff, you can contact a member of the Feedback Service about making a complaint.

The NHS Scotland Public Facing Model Complaints Handling Procedure (pdf)

You can contact us to praise staff, comment on our standards of care or let us know your views on any other aspect of NHS services in Grampian by the following:

Post:

NHS Grampian Feedback Service
Summerfield House
2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE

Tel: 0345 337 6338

E-mail gram.nhsgrampianfeedback@nhs.scot

The Feedback Service is open during the office hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Alternatively, you can complete a Feedback Card which can be found throughout NHS Grampian at clinics and practices (please tick the Complaint box on the card to confirm you wish to make a formal complaint).

 

Complaints Procedure

This diagram provides an outline of the complaints procedure (pdf)

Stage one - early, local resolution

We aim to resolve complaints quickly and close to where we provided the service.  Where appropriate, this could mean an on-the-spot apology and explanation if something has clearly gone wrong and immediate action to resolve the problem.

Stage two - investigation

Stage two deals with two types of complaint: those that have not been resolved at Stage one and those that are complex and require detailed investigation.

When using Stage two we will:

  • acknowledge receipt of your complaint within three working days;
  • where appropriate, discuss your complaint with you to understand why you remain dissatisfied and what outcome you are looking for; and
  • give you a full response to the complaint as soon as possible and within 20 working days.

If our investigation will take longer than 20 working days, we will tell you.  We will agree revised time limits with you and keep you updated on progress.

 

Further information

Information about your rights and responsibilities when providing feedback, raising concerns or making a complaint about your care is available on the NHS inform website.

Raising concerns about nurses or midwives - Information from the Nursing & Midwifery Council, which explains what you can do if you are unhappy about the care or behaviour of a nurse or midwife.

 

NHS Grampian Handling and Learning from Feedback Annual Report

 

Duty of Candour Report for NHS Grampian

 

Patient Advice and Support Service

0800 917 2127 

http://www.cas.org.uk/patientadvice

The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) is part of the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Service. The service is independent and provides free, confidential information, advice and support to anyone who uses the NHS in Scotland. It aims to support patients, their carers and families in their dealings with the NHS and in other matters affecting their health. The service promotes an awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients. It also advises and supports people who wish to give feedback, make comments, raise concerns or make a complaint about treatment and care provided by the NHS in Scotland.

 

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman

The Scottish Ombudsman (SPSO) issues monthly reports into complaints against NHS Grampian and can be inspected or obtained from the Scottish Ombudsman's website.

Published: 22/11/2023 11:48