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Written question asked by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2024. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Maternity Services: Complaints

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that maternity and neonatal complaints systems are (a) transparent and (b) compassionate for parents.

Answer

Anyone has the right to make a complaint about any aspect of National Health Service care, treatment, or service. The NHS Complaint Standards set out how organisations providing NHS services should approach complaint handling. They apply to NHS organisations in England, and independent healthcare providers that deliver NHS-funded care.

If complainants need assistance in making a complaint, officers from the Patient Advice and Liaison Service are available in most hospitals. Additionally, assistance can also be provided by the Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22004
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Complaints Disclosure of information Maternity services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk