Comments & Complaints
We make every effort to look after all our patients to their complete satisfaction. However, if there is a need to complain, please contact the practice manager to discuss or ask for a copy of our complaints procedure.
Your comments on aspects of our service are always appreciated. Please make use of our suggestion box which is situated at reception.
POhWER
The Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS) which used to be a national organisation, has now been contracted out to independent providers and the current provider for Derby is POhWER. Patients who need help in making a complaint can contact POhWER by clicking here
HealthWatch Derby
We hope that that if you have a problem, you will use the Practice Complaints Procedure. This gives us the opportunity to improve our service. This does not affect your right to approach HealthWatch Derby who are based at The Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS. Telephone: 01332 643988.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
If you wish to contact the CQC, you can telephone the National Customer Service Centre on 03000 616161, write to them at CQC, National Customer Service Centre, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4PA or email through their website www.cqc.org.uk
UK Ombudsman Services
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman website contains detailed information on raising a complaint about any aspect of the NHS in England. There is also a leaflet explaining the procedure of bringing a complaint to the ombudsman.