28 October 2013

Hospital complaints system review

A review of the NHS hospitals complaints system: putting patients back in the picture
DH, 28 October 2013
  • This report by Ann Clwyd MP and Professor Tricia Hart looks at how complaints about care in NHS hospitals made by patients, their carers and representatives are listened to and acted on by hospitals.
  • The recommendations cover:
    • improving the quality of care
    • improving the way complaints are handled
    • ensuring independence in the complaints procedures
    • whistleblowing