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Where we don’t meet your expectations, you can make a complaint. Your complaint will be investigated in accordance with our policy, which states that a complaint should be raised within 3 months of the issue occurring, or from the time the individual became aware if the issue.

The Service may exercise discretion to accept a complaint submitted after this time. This is because a complaint made a long time after an incident, makes it more difficult for the Service to obtain evidence, which greatly reduces the ability investigate matters.

We will:

• Record your complaint.
• Send you an acknowledgement letter within 7 days that includes a reference, name and contact details of the Investigating Officer should you need to get in touch.
• Respond to you in writing within 28 days – clearly setting out the findings of the investigation.
• Tell you about any action we’ll take as a result.
• Ensure that you are kept informed if we’re unable to meet this deadline.
• Advise you what to do if you are not satisfied and how you can escalate your complaint.

All complaints are dealt with in confidence, but information will inevitably be shared for the purpose of investigating your complaint.

You can read our complaints policy HERE.

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Telephone: 0191 444 1500 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)

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Chief Fire Officer
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
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Tyne and Wear
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Email: complaintsandcompliments@twfire.gov.uk

Or in person at your local community fire station.

Complain about a Fire Authority member

Complaints regarding members of the Fire Authority should be reported in writing to the Monitoring Officer and will be investigated in accordance with the Local Code of Conduct.

Make a complaint about a member of the Fire Authority.

Publications

Compliments and Complaints Annual Report 2023-2024

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Annual Review Letter 2023-2024

Contacting the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Contacting the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) investigates complaints about councils, adult social care providers (including care homes and home care agencies) and other public service organisations including the fire and rescue service.

Complainants have the right to refer their complaint to the LGSCO at any point during the complaint process however, the LGSCO may request that the Service’s complaint process is fully exhausted before they will consider investigating.

There are some limits on what the LGSCO can look at. For example, the LGSCO may not consider a complaint if the complainant has not been significantly personally affected by the issue raised, or if they have a right of appeal to a court or tribunal.

If you wish to raise a complaint with the LGSCO, you can find more information on how to do so below:

• Fill in an online complaint form: https://complaints.lgo.org.uk/complaint-form
• Phone: 0300 061 0614