The SPSO's Complaints Standards unit was set up to lead the development and implementation of simplified, standardised complaints handling procedures across the Scottish public sector.
Our purpose is to support continuous improvement in complaints handling by guiding all public service providers under our remit towards a simplified, standardised complaints procedure, which puts the service user at the heart of the process, focuses on early resolution, and values complaints as tools for feedback, learning and improvement.
We provide advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of the Model Complaints Handling Procedures for public services in Scotland as well as the National Whistleblowing Standards for NHS organisations in Scotland; implementation and compliance guidance; good practice and training resources; and insights to help support learning and improvement in public sector complaints handling.
Contact us
If on behalf of a public sector organisation you have any questions about complaints handling, or if you require support or guidance, please contact us:
Phone: 0131 297 4863