PART 15Other requirements on service providers

Complaints policy and procedure64

1

The service provider must have a complaints policy in place and ensure that the service is operated in accordance with that policy.

2

The service provider must have effective arrangements in place for dealing with complaints including arrangements for—

a

identifying and investigating complaints;

b

giving an appropriate response to a person who makes a complaint, if it is reasonably practicable to contact that person;

c

ensuring that appropriate action is taken following an investigation;

d

keeping records relating to the matters in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c).

3

The service provider must provide a summary of complaints, responses and subsequent action to the service regulator within 28 days of being requested to do so.

4

The service provider must—

a

analyse information relating to complains and concerns; and

b

having regard to that analysis, identify any areas for improvement.