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5 Complaints Policy
5 Complaints Policy
REVISION 01
November 2016
Version 1 DATE
Change note 5
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Responsible Robert Smith 23/12/2016
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1 Purpose
The purpose of the Complaints Policy is to set out, for all members and volunteers, the format and
procedure by which they may appeal or complain about any of GRACE’s Activities.
2 Scope
All members, and Volunteers.
3 Accessibility
This policy is written in English but can be translated into Community Languages and also large
print and audio for people with sight impairments and hearing difficulties.
If at any stage in the process described above, GRACE is not able to provide a response within the
timescale indicated, the member or complainant will be informed, in writing, and given an
explanation of the reason for the delay, and advised when the issue will be dealt with. Complaints
will only be accepted if they are made within one calendar year of the event or issue.
Form
GRACE’s offices will make available on public display, a simplified version of the formal Complaints
Policy (Appendix 2), which includes a form (Appendix 3), that members may wish to use to lodge
or make their complaint.
Complaint resolved to
Members satisfaction?
NO YES
Complaint resolved to
Members satisfaction?
NO YES
Complaint resolved to
NO Members satisfaction? YES
Stage 4 Complaint still not resolved to member’s satisfaction, they have the
right to appeal to representatives of the appropriate statutory body.
Archived
Are you as the member satisfied with the Who participated in the investigation?
outcome? If not please explain.
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