Comments and Complaints
At mhs homes we welcome your comments and complaints
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bout our service, as they provide us with valuable feedback
on how we are performing.
We believe in treating others as we would wish to be treated
ourselves. We aim to provide a quality service to everyone we work
with. However, as we deal with many enquiries and requests every
day we are aware that things do sometimes go wrong. We hope that if
you are unhappy with our service you will tell us.
If you think a particular service is being done well, or a
member of staff has provided excellent service then we would also
like to hear from you.
What is a complaint?
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction, however made,
about the standard of service. Below are some examples of
complaints that we would like to hear about.
- If we are failing to provide a satisfactory service
- If you were treated rudely or unfairly by a member of
staff
- If you are dissatisfied with our policies or procedures
- If you disagree with a decision we have made.
What is a not complaint
Notification of a repair or problems with a neighbour would not
normally be considered a complaint, unless you feel that we have
failed to act properly.
How to Make a Comment or Complaint?
Step 1
Talk things over with a member of staff. That member of staff
will do all they can to put things right for you. In some
circumstances the details will have to be referred to the member of
staff who is best able to deal with your complaint. You will be
given a reference number to help you keep track of your complaint.
The staff member dealing with your complaint will contact you
directly. We aim to deal with your complaint within 5 working days.
If it is going to take longer, we will keep you informed at all
times. You can telephone us on 0845 113 3000, visit our mhs express office or complete the online
form at the bottom of this page.
Step 2
If you are not entirely happy with the response you have
received from Step 1, you can ask for the details to be reviewed by
the Housing Director. The Housing Director’s office will contact
you within 10 working days to discuss how the problem can be
resolved.
Step 3
If the complaint has not been resolved to your satisfaction by
the Housing Director, you may request that the Customer Service
Panel hear your case. The Customer Service Panel administrator will
contact you to let you know when the panel are meeting to hear your
case. You will be invited to attend the meeting if you wish. You
may bring along a friend or advisor to assist you. You will
normally be advised of the date of the panel within 20 working days
from the date your complaint was referred to the panel
administrator. You will receive the panel's decision in writing
within 5 working days of the hearing.
Step 4
If you are unhappy with the panel’s decision you may take your
complaint to the Housing Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will normally
require that you have completed all stages of our complaint process
before they will review your case.
You can contact the Housing Ombudsman at: The Housing Ombudsman
Service, 81 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4HN. Tel: 020 7421 3800. Lo-call:
0845 712 5973. Fax: 020 7831 1942. Email: info@housing-ombudsman.org.uk
Comments and Complaints Online Form