Mental health and long-term conditions
There will be a Westminster Hall debate at 2pm on Thursday 16 May 2024 on mental health and long-term conditions. This debate will be led by Peter Dowd MP.
This House of Commons Library briefing paper provides information on NHS complaints procedures in England.
NHS Complaints Procedures in England (1 MB , PDF)
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information on NHS complaints procedures in England. The standard two-stage NHS complaints procedure, where complaints are first raised locally and with the option of referral to the Health Service Ombudsman, can be used for most complaints about NHS services. However, other options may also be appropriate in some cases depending on the objective of the complaint, such as obtaining an apology, compensation, disciplinary action, a change in policy, or a clarification of the law. Section 9, at the end of the briefing paper, lists some of the organisations that can provide help and advice to patients who wish to make a complaint about NHS services.
It is important to note that some care services are provided by local authority social services departments. Complaints about these services are outside the scope of this briefing but further information is available from the Local Government Ombudsman website.
Procedures for NHS staff to raise concerns are covered in a separate Library Briefing Paper, NHS whistleblowing procedures in England (SN06490).
Information for complaint procedures is published by the Health Services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
NHS Complaints Procedures in England (1 MB , PDF)
There will be a Westminster Hall debate at 2pm on Thursday 16 May 2024 on mental health and long-term conditions. This debate will be led by Peter Dowd MP.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant threat to public health. This briefing provides information on the causes and implications of the development and spread of AMR and sets out UK and international action to address it.
This briefing explains the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales. It examines recent parliamentary activity, developments in other legal jurisdictions, human rights challenges, and stakeholders' views.