Complaints - which is which ?
PALS
On the spot help for families and friends when and where you need it
Giving advice and resolving concerns as they arise
PALS will not investigate complaints, but will inform and support people to
accessing the Complaints Department
PALS cannot change or investigate an event that happened in the past.
Complaints
Formal complaints procedure
Full investigation and response from Chief Executive
External involvement, PHSO
Serious Incidents
Anything that could have, or did lead to harm or loss to patients, staff,
visitors, contractors or the Trust itself.