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Making a complaint

Everyone has a right to expect certain standards of care – find out how to spot unsatisfactory care and the process of raising your concerns.

What is unsatisfactory care?

3 min read

Unsatisfactory care can cover a wide range of issues, so we explain how to find the minimum standards and what to do if you identify unsatisfactory care.

Common problems to look out for

3 min read

If you suspect there are problems with your loved one’s care, use this advice to steer you through the process of making a social care complaint.

Making a complaint about a care provider

4 min read

Deciding to make a complaint about a care provider can be very upsetting, but it should welcome feedback and do its best to put things right.

Challenging a local authority decision

4 min read

If you or your loved one feel unhappy with a local authority decision relating to care or an assessment, you have a right to challenge it.

How to complain about an NHS assessment

3 min read

If you’re unhappy about the decision made in an NHS assessment we take you through the steps of how to complain.

Getting professional support

1 min read

We list different regulators, bodies and ombudsmen that may be able to help you when making a complaint or challenging a decision.

Tackling discrimination in health and care services

5 min read

We explore what counts as unlawful discrimination, and what to do if you’re a victim of it.
Real-life stories
Colin's story
56 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Read Colin's story where he complained about an NHS assessment that said his father’s care wouldn’t be funded.
Pete's story
70 | WEST LONDON
After applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare for his mother and not hearing back from his local council, Pete decided to complain.
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Find out how much care costs
Use our calculator to find out how much you'll pay for care in your area and what financial support is available.

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Paying for a care home

Explore the options for paying for a care home: local authority funding, paying for yourself or NHS support.

Planning respite care

The importance of planning ahead, how to access local authority respite care and choosing respite care.

Care homes in the UK

Learn about care home providers, registered care homes and specialist support in care homes.

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