You can make your complaint in person, by phone, by email/online form or in writing.
We have a two-stage complaints procedure. We will always try to deal with your complaint quickly. But if it is clear that the matter will need a detailed investigation, we will tell you and keep you updated on our progress.
- Stage One: early resolution. We will always try and resolve your complaint quickly within five working days if we can
- Stage Two: investigation. We will look at your complaint as this stage if you are dissatisfied with our response at Stage One. We also look at some complaints immediately at this stage if it is clear that they are complex or need detailed investigation. We will acknowledge your complaint in three working days, and we will give our decision as soon as possible but in no more than twenty working days
If after receiving our final decision you remain unsatisfied with our decision or the way we have handled your complaint, you can ask the SPSO to consider it. Further information can be found at www.spso.org.uk