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First questions to ask

What does the ICAS adviser needs to know from the complainant?

Has there been an attempt at local resolution?

Does the complainant have a letter(s), other records?
advice on letters, phone calls and meetings

Access to records and patient information
Data Protection Act

Freedom of Information Act

What does the complainant needs to know from the ICAS adviser?

Will information be kept confidential?

What ICAS can and can’t do

Outline of current complaints procedure

What the complaints procedure can and can’t do

Glossary of NHS structures/ NHS explained

ICAS Resources for the complaints journey
April 27, 2007
ICAS Resources for the complaints journey