Patient Information
Our commitment to you
At Your Local Pharmacy, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care. If something has not met your expectations, we want to hear from you so we can put it right. All complaints are handled confidentially and with respect.
Our designated Complaints Manager is Mustafa Kapasi, who will handle your complaint from start to finish.
Complaints about our NHS pharmaceutical services are managed in line with the NHS Complaints Regulations. Complaints should normally be made within 12 months of the incident or of becoming aware that something went wrong.
HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
| 1 | Get in touch with usYou can raise a complaint in person at the pharmacy, by phone, or in writing. We will always treat you with respect and courtesy. A written record will be made of any verbal complaint and a copy provided to you. |
| 2 | We acknowledge your complaintwithin 3 working daysWe will send you a written acknowledgement and offer to discuss your complaint at a time that suits you. This will clarify how your complaint will be handled, the expected timescales, and confirm your named contact throughout the process. |
| 3 | We investigateaim: 10 working daysOur Complaints Manager will carry out a thorough investigation, which may include speaking with staff involved. We will keep you informed of progress. A full written response will be sent within 6 months of receiving your complaint. |
| 4 | We respond in writingYou will receive a written response signed by our Responsible Person, explaining how your complaint was considered, the conclusions reached, and any steps we are taking to improve our service. All identified actions will be implemented promptly. |
HOW TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
IN PERSON OR BY POST
Your Local Pharmacy
238 Wheelwright Road
Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8EH
ONLINE
Your Local Pharmacy
yourlocal-pharmacy.co.uk
Complaints Manager: Mustafa Kapasi
Parliamentary and Health Service OmbudsmanMillbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4QP | Tel: 0345 015 4033 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm) | www.ombudsman.org.uk | phso.enquiries@ombudsman.org.uk |
NHS Complaints Advocacy ServiceFree, independent support for patients making an NHS complaint. Visit: nhscomplaintsadvocacy.org |
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)PALS can offer informal advice and may be able to resolve your concerns informally. Contact your local PALS team for support. |
Annual complaints report: We publish an annual summary of complaints received, including outcomes and any improvements made. This is available on request from the pharmacy.