Complaints & Feedback
We always aim to provide the best possible service. When things don't go as expected, we want to hear from you, every concern is taken seriously, handled with dignity, and used to help us improve.
How to Get in Touch
You can raise a complaint or share feedback in any of the following ways:
How We Handle Your Complaint
We follow a clear, fair process for every complaint we receive:
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1Get in touchContact us using any of the methods above. Tell us what happened and how you'd like us to resolve it.
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2AcknowledgementWe'll confirm receipt of your complaint and let you know who is handling it. Straightforward concerns will be resolved as quickly as possible.
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3Full investigationWe'll look into what happened carefully and keep you updated throughout. All information is treated confidentially.
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4Our responseWe'll provide a full explanation. Where things went wrong, we'll apologise and explain what we're doing differently going forward.
We treat all complaints with dignity and respect. Your information is kept confidential and will only be shared where necessary to resolve your complaint, never with a third party without your permission.
Our Commitment to You
When you raise a complaint, we will ensure:
- You receive a timely and appropriate response
- Your complaint is fully and fairly investigated
- You are treated with respect and courtesy throughout
- You are kept informed of progress and the actions we plan to take
- Your information is kept strictly confidential
- You are helped to understand our complaints process if needed
Not Satisfied? You Can Escalate
If you're unhappy with how we've handled your complaint, you have the right to contact one of the following independent bodies. We'll always offer an apology where appropriate and aim to resolve issues to your satisfaction before escalation is needed.
NHS England Complaints Team
Subject: "For the attention of the complaints team"
Parliamentary & Health Service Ombudsman
Policy Disclaimer. This page explains how Corby Pharmacy handles complaints and feedback, in accordance with NHS England and GPhC guidelines. It does not constitute legal advice. Escalation routes and timeframes may vary depending on the nature of the complaint. For urgent patient safety concerns, contact the GPhC directly at pharmacyregulation.org. This policy is reviewed periodically and is subject to change. Last reviewed: 2025.