1
We'll acknowledge your complaint
We'll acknowledge your complaint in writing within five working days of it being made and confirm that it has been received and is being reviewed.
2
We'll investigate
We'll investigate your complaint and provide a detailed response within 20 working days of it being made.
Our response will explain the outcome of our investigation and, where applicable, the action we'll take, anticipated timescales for resolving the issue or any further investigation required.
If we don't accept all or part of your complaint, we'll explain the reasons why.
3
We'll keep you updated
If further investigation or action is needed, we'll explain what happens next and keep you updated on progress and anticipated timescales.
Once any further investigation is complete, we'll provide a written final response explaining which parts of your complaint we agree with and, where applicable, which parts we don't agree with and why.
4
Closing your complaint
Once your complaint has been resolved, we'll provide a written closure response confirming the outcome and details of any agreed actions.
Where applicable, we'll also explain your options for referring the matter for independent review.