REPORT TO THE POLICY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: 4th September 2006

Complaints Analysis April 2005 – March 2006

Summary

Whilst the number of complaints received during 2005/6 has increased slightly, the number of complaints that have been upheld have decreased.

The majority of complaints received were in respect of conduct and driving. The standard of complaint acknowledgment and complaint investigation performance on the whole was good and around the same number of satisfaction questionnaires have been returned.

Implications

OPERATIONAL RISK Where appropriate personnel have been reminded of correct procedures by Officers.
COMMUNITY RISK Essential that the Service deals effectively with complaints to maintain a positive profiles within the community.
TRAINING Issues identified and appropriate action taken by Officers in charge.
H.R None
FINANCE Minimal direct costs, but complaints cost money in terms of liability.
I.T/COMMS None
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY None
HEALTH & SAFETY Concerns identified and addressed.
LEGAL None

Recommendation

That the attached report is noted.

Background Papers Used in Preparation of this Report

Complaints and compliments received for the above period.

Report Author and Designation

Judith Morris

Telephone number/Extension

4460


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