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Complaints Procedure

Last updated: 01 October 2025
At Quilliam Care Ltd, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare. While we strive to meet the highest standards, we recognise that there may be times when we do not get things right.

We welcome all feedback — comments, concerns, and complaints — and use it to improve our services and the experience of our patients.

Our Commitment to You

When you raise a complaint, you can expect that:
• Your concern will be acknowledged within 2 working days.
• It will be investigated fairly, thoroughly, and without bias.
• You will be treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Your personal information will remain confidential and protected under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• You will receive a clear written response explaining the findings and any actions taken.
• Any improvements or learning outcomes will be shared and implemented promptly.

We aim to resolve all complaints within 10 working days, or we will update you if more time is required.

How to Make a Complaint

You can contact us in whichever way is most convenient:

Urgent complaints – Call: 0800 999 4888
Non-urgent complaints – Complete our online complaint form on the Quilliam Care website
Email – Send details to complaints@quilliamcare.com
Post – Address to: Superintendent Pharmacist – Mr Sajid Khan Quilliam Care Ltd 128 City Road London EC1V 2NX

What Happens Next

1. Acknowledgement – You will receive confirmation of your complaint within 2 working days.
2. Investigation – The Superintendent Pharmacist (or an appointed senior manager) will review the matter in detail.
3. Response – You will receive a full explanation of findings, any apologies where appropriate, and actions being taken.
4. Resolution – We aim to provide a final written response within 10 working days, unless the case is complex.

All complaints are logged, reviewed by management, and discussed at governance meetings to identify learning and service improvements.

Additional Support & Escalation

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the appropriate body:

NHS England

Online form: NHS England Contact Form

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net (include “For the attention of the complaints team”

  • Phone: 0300 311 22 33
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Post: NHS England PO Box 16738 Redditch B97 9PT

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

For concerns about pharmacy services or professional conduct:

Online: www.pharmacyregulation.org/raising-concerns

Phone: 020 3365 3400

Email: info@pharmacyregulation.org

Post: General Pharmaceutical Council 25 Canada Square London E14 5LQ

Stage 2 – If Unresolved

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the appropriate external body.

NHS England (for NHS services)
• Online: https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/complaint/
• Email: england.contactus@nhs.net (include ‘For the attention of the complaints team’)
• Telephone: 0300 311 22 33
• Post: NHS England, PO Box 16738, Redditch B97 9PT

General Pharmaceutical Council (for professional or pharmacy conduct concerns)
• Online: www.pharmacyregulation.org/raising-concerns
• Email: info@pharmacyregulation.org
• Telephone: 020 3365 3400
• Post: 25 Canada Square, London E14 5LQ

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (if still dissatisfied after escalation)
• Online: www.ombudsman.org.uk
• Telephone: 0345 015 4033
• Post: Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1P 4QP

Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)

If you remain dissatisfied after escalation, you can contact the Ombudsman:

Online: www.ombudsman.org.uk

Phone: 0345 015 4033

Post: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Millbank Tower Millbank London SW1P 4QP

Confidentiality and Record-Keeping

All complaints are handled confidentially and in accordance with data-protection law. Complaint records are retained securely for 10 years to meet NHS and GPhC requirements.

Learning from Complaints

Each complaint is reviewed by the Superintendent Pharmacist to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and share learning with the wider team. Trends are analysed to prevent recurrence and continuously improve patient care.

Feedback and Compliments

We also welcome compliments and general feedback. Please contact info@quilliamcare.com or use our online feedback form.
Compliant with:
• GPhC Standards for Registered Pharmacies (2025 Edition)
• NHS Complaints Regulations (2009)
• Duty of Candour and NHS Constitution principles

Contact Us

Phone: 01274 669922
               01274 600785

Email:  complaints@quilliamcare.com

Postal Address:  Quilliam Care Ltd, 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX