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NHS Complaints — How to Complain About NHS Care

You can complain about NHS care to the provider directly (the hospital, GP surgery or NHS trust) or to the commissioner (your Integrated Care Board). In England and Wales, complaints should normally be made within 12 months of what happened or of finding out about it; in Scotland and Northern Ireland the usual limit is 6 months.

If unsatisfied with the response, you can escalate to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) can help resolve concerns informally.

Key areas covered: NHS complaints, PALS, Parliamentary Ombudsman, GP complaint, hospital complaint, NHS process. Checked against official sources.

What PALS can help with before a formal complaint

PALS can liaise directly with clinical teams to resolve practical issues quickly — appointment delays, communication breakdowns — without needing the full formal complaints process, and using PALS first doesn't use up your right to escalate to a formal complaint later if needed.

What the Ombudsman can actually do

Once you've completed your trust's own complaints process, the Ombudsman can investigate independently and recommend remedies including apologies, changes to practice, and in some cases financial redress — their findings carry real weight even though they can't compel compliance the way a court could.

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When to Seek Further Help

Our guidance covers many common situations, but complex or high-stakes cases need professional advice. Official information: Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (England), Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman. For free help, contact Citizens Advice (England 0800 144 8848, Wales 0800 702 2020), Citizens Advice Scotland (0800 028 1456) or Advice NI (0800 915 4604), or speak to a solicitor.

What you need to know

The checker below answers from the verified guide for your nation. These are the key points from each one.

England

  • Complain to the service itself (the provider) or to the body that pays for it (the commissioner), but not both.
  • Complain within 12 months of what happened, or within 12 months of finding out about it. The time limit can sometimes be extended if your complaint can still be investigated.
  • You can complain in writing, by email or by speaking to someone.
  • They must acknowledge your complaint within 3 working days.
  • If you are not happy with the final response, you can go to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. It is free.
  • Free NHS complaints advocacy can help you at any stage.

Full guide: How Do I Complain About NHS Care in England? Last verified: 25 September 2026.

Wales

  • Talk to the staff involved in your care first if you can. If that does not help, contact the practice or the health board or NHS trust's concerns team.
  • Raise your concern within 12 months of what happened, or of finding out about it.
  • Your concern must be acknowledged within 5 working days, and you must be offered a listening discussion.
  • Many concerns go through early resolution, which must be finished within 10 working days of the acknowledgement. Others are investigated.
  • If the NHS body may be liable, it must consider redress, which can include financial compensation of up to £50,000 without going to court.
  • Llais gives free, independent advocacy. If you are still unhappy after the NHS investigation, you can go to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.

Full guide: How Do I Complain About NHS Care in Wales? Last verified: 25 September 2026.

Scotland

  • Complain to the NHS board or the practice that gave the care. There are two stages.
  • Complain within 6 months of what happened, or within 6 months of finding out, but no later than 12 months after it happened. In exceptional circumstances a later complaint may be accepted.
  • Stage 1, early resolution: a decision in 5 working days or less, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
  • Stage 2, investigation: acknowledged within 3 working days, and a full response within 20 working days unless there is a good reason for needing more time.
  • If you are still unhappy after Stage 2, you can go to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO).
  • The Patient Advice and Support Service (PASS) gives free, confidential advice and support.

Full guide: How Do I Complain About NHS Care in Scotland? Last verified: 25 September 2026.

Northern Ireland

  • Complain to the organisation that gave the care, in person, by phone, by letter or by email. You do not have to put it in writing.
  • Complain within 6 months of what happened, or within 6 months of finding out about it. The time limit must not be applied rigidly.
  • Stage 1, frontline response: within 5 working days, which can be extended by up to 5 more.
  • Stage 2, investigation: acknowledged within 3 working days, and a final response within 20 working days unless it is extended.
  • After Stage 2 you can go to the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO), usually within 6 months of being told the complaints procedure is complete.
  • The Patient and Client Council (PCC) gives free advice, advocacy and support.

Full guide: How Do I Complain About Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland? Last verified: 25 September 2026.

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How long do I have to complain about NHS care?

In England and Wales, within 12 months of what happened or of finding out about it. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, within 6 months of what happened or of finding out (in Scotland no later than 12 months after it happened). A later complaint can sometimes be accepted.

Who do I complain to?

Complain to the service that gave the care. In England you can complain to the provider or to the body that pays for it (the commissioner), but not both.

What if I am not happy with the final response?

You can go to the ombudsman, which is free: the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in England, the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman or the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman.

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