How do I complain about NHS treatment?

Contact the practice or hospital's complaints team first. If unresolved, escalate to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). You must complain within 12 months of the incident.

Can I complain about private dental treatment?

Yes — contact the Dental Complaints Service (DCS) within 12 months. They handle complaints about private dental care and can arrange refunds, remedial treatment, or apologies.

When should I report to a regulatory body?

Report to the CQC if a care provider is unsafe, the GMC for concerns about doctors, or the GDC for concerns about dentists. These bodies can investigate and take regulatory action.

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Common Specsavers Complaints

Poor Treatment Quality

Substandard care, misdiagnosis, or treatment complications

Billing Dispute

Unexpected charges or costs not explained upfront

Access to Care

Unable to get appointments, long waiting times

Dental Treatment Issue

Poor dental work, overcharging, or refused NHS treatment

Laws That Protect You

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Private healthcare services must be performed with reasonable care and skill.

Section 49

NHS Constitution

Sets out the rights and pledges for NHS patients including response times for complaints.

Tips for Specsavers Complaints

For NHS complaints, use the NHS complaints procedure — your provider must respond within 6 months
For private dental complaints, contact the Dental Complaints Service within 12 months
Keep all treatment records, invoices, and correspondence
You can complain to the relevant regulatory body (CQC, GDC, GMC) for serious concerns
Consider getting a second opinion to support your complaint

If Specsavers Doesn't Respond

1
Practice Manager
Allow 14 days
Complain directly to the practice manager or patient liaison team
2
NHS Complaints
For NHS services, use the formal NHS complaints procedure
Visit website
3
PHSO / Dental Complaints Service
Escalate NHS complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; private dental to the Dental Complaints Service
Visit website
4
Regulatory Body
Report serious concerns to the CQC (care quality), GDC (dental), or GMC (doctors)

Contact Emails

customerservices@specsavers.com

Customer Service

complaints@specsavers.com

Complaints

Expected Response Time

14 days

NHS providers should acknowledge complaints within 3 working days. Private healthcare providers should respond within 14 days.

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