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COMPLAINTS POLICY

 In this practice we take complaints very seriously indeed and try to ensure that all patients are pleased with their experience of our service. When patients complain, they are dealt with courteously and promptly so that the matter is resolved as quickly as possible. This procedure is based on these objectives.

Our aim is to react to complaints in the way in which we would want our complaint about a service to be handled. We learn from every mistake that we make and we respond to patients’ concerns in a caring and sensitive way.

  1. The person responsible for dealing with any complaint about the service we provide is: Dr Chig Amin
  1. If a patient complains on the telephone or at the reception desk, we will listen to his or her complaint and offer to refer him or her to Dr Chig Amin immediately.

If  Dr Amin is not available at the time, then the patient will be told when he or she will be able to talk to the dentist and arrangements will be made for this to happen. The member of staff will take brief details of the complaint and pass them on. If we cannot arrange this within a reasonable period or if the patient does not wish to wait to discuss the matter, arrangements will be made for someone else to deal with it.

  1. If the patient complains in writing the letter will be passed on immediately to: Dr Chig Amin
  1. If a complaint is about any aspect of clinical care or associated charges it will normally be referred to the dentist, unless the patient does not want this to happen.
  1. We will acknowledge the patient’s complaint in writing and enclose a copy of this code of practice as soon as possible, normally within two working days. We will seek to investigate the complaint within ten working days of the complaint being received to give an explanation of the circumstances which led to the complaint. If the patient does not wish to meet us, then we will attempt to talk to him or her on the telephone. If we are unable to investigate the complaint within ten working days we will notify the patient, giving reasons for the delay and a likely period within which the investigation will be completed.
  1. We will confirm the decision about the complaint in writing to the patient immediately after completing our investigation.
  1. Proper and comprehensive reports are kept of any complaint received.
  1. If patients are not satisfied with the result of our procedure then a complaint may be made to:  The General Dental Council,  37 Wimpole Street, London, W1M 8DQ                                                                                
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Janet R.
Janet R.
This is, by far, the best dental practice I have ever used. I am a nervous customer and receive nothing but kindness and understanding when going for dental care from the reception staff through to all the dentists and support staff. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Christopher G.
Christopher G.
Rahul and team are the best dental practice I have ever been to and I have visited many around the world (too many sweets as a child!!). Rahul helped me with a Dental emergency 5 years ago and this practice has been looking after our family since then. I highly recommend them.
Sammy P.
Sammy P.
I have been a patient at Epsom Dental Centre for years and highly recommend it. I’ve always received the best treatment and service - they actually make it a joy to go to the dentist! Thank you to the team at Epsom Dental Centre for looking after me so well.
Naomi C.
Naomi C.
Always feel so pleased with Epsom dental. Amazing customer service and the team spend time listening to your situation and explaining how best to move forward.
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