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DD Payments being taken early

We have been made aware that there may be an issue with some direct debit payments being taken earlier than expected. We are investigating as a matter of urgency.

Complaints

Ombudsman information

Details of who is responsible for delivering this policy. 

All employees

Dealing with any dissatisfied customer where they are able to do so at the first point of contact.

If unable to resolve a customer’s issue, then escalate the complaint to the Service area manager in line with this policy and our complaints procedure.

Managers

Managing all customer stage 1 complaints in line with this policy including, acknowledging, investigating, communicating, and resolving complaints.

Overall decision for discretion to be applied to complaints including refusals to investigate.

Heads of service

Managing all customer stage 2 complaints in line with this policy including, acknowledging, investigating, communicating, and resolving complaints.

Overall decision for discretion to be applied to complaints including refusals to investigate.

Directors

Managing all Ombudsman escalations in line with this policy and is directed by the Ombudsman.

Customer experience Lead

Day to day monitoring to confirm compliance with this policy. Monitoring performance indicators and management information, reporting performance to key stakeholders.

Point of contact for the Housing Ombudsman and Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman to ensure consistency of service.

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