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.
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    Complaints
  • Formal complaints procedure
  • Full investigation and response from Chief Executive
  • External involvement, PHSO
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    Serious Incidents
  • Anything that could have, or did lead to harm or loss to patients, staff,
  • visitors, contractors or the Trust itself.