Comments, compliments and complaints (Easy Read)
Contents
- Comments, compliments and complaints (Easy Read)
- When you make a complaint
- If you are unhappy after stage 2
If you are unhappy after stage 2
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You may feel unhappy with the outcome of stage 2.
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You can make a complaint to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
If your complaint is about Council housing, make a complaint to the Housing Ombudsman.
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They will investigate if your complaint has been through our complaints process first.
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They may find a problem with something we have done.
They can order us to put things right.
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Sometimes, they can order us to pay money to you.
This is to acknowledge the complaint and any hurt caused.
Contact the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
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Write to:
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
PO Box 4771
Coventry
CV4 0EH
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Visit their website
Telephone: 0845 602 1983.
Contact the Housing Ombudsman
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Write to:
Housing Ombudsman
Housing Ombudsman Service
PO Box 152
Liverpool
L22 7WQ
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Last updated 03 July 2024