Compliments

When we get it right please let us know. Your positive comments are greatly appreciated by our staff and help to ensure good practice is shared.

All service users are encouraged to complete the patient survey leaflet that is available on the ward or in the out-patients area or you can email your feedback to info@hmtsthughs.org.

You can also leave us feedback via Doctify.

How we handle complaints

We will always:

  • Listen to every complaint in full
  • Be open, honest and thorough in dealing with complaints
  • Respond promptly
  • Deal with everyone concerned, fairly and objectively
  • Seek to resolve any issues amicably
  • Use the experience to improve what we do

Raising a complaint

In the first instance, if you wish to raise a complaint or concern please e-mail info@hmtsthughs.org making sure to provide the following details:

  • Your name and address
  • The name and address of the patient (if different)
  • Patient’s date of birth
  • Patient’s hospital number (if known)
  • Complainant’s contact details including telephone and email address
  • A full description of all issues about which you wish to complain, including relevant dates and times

Submit a complaint

If you would like to submit a complaint directly to HMT, please complete our online complaint form. Our team will review and respond to your concerns as quickly as possible.

Our three-stage complaint process

You can download a copy of our complaints procedure here.

Local resolution

If you complaint cannot be resolved by a member of staff please write to the Hospital Director, HMT St Hugh’s Hospital, Peaks Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN32 9RP or e-mail info@hmtsthughs.org. Your complaint will be investigated and a full response will be sent to you within 20 working days, unless the investigation is still ongoing.

Internal appeal

If you are not satisfied with the outcome/response to your complaint you can appeal to the Executive Director, Healthcare Management Trust, 1 Langdon House, Langdon Road, Swansea SA1 8QY.

External appeal

If you are dissatisfied with the internal appeal outcome you have the right to refer the matter to Independent Healthcare Sector Complaints Adjudication Service (ISCAS) within six months of the final decision of the hospital’s internal review. ISCAS will then raise the complaint with the hospital within 10 working days of receipt.

You can find a copy of ISCAS’s complaints procedure here.

 

How we handle your personal information

You can find out how we handle your personal information in our Privacy Policy here.