Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement and application2.Definitions3.Duty to deal with complaints4.Persons who can make a complaint5.Extent to which complaints shall not be considered6.Care standards complaints7.Local resolution8.Request for investigation of the complaint9.Investigation10.Report of the outcome of investigation11.Request for a review panel12.Review panel13.Decision of Review panel14.Local authority response to recommendation by the review panel15.Complaints made to a local authority about an NHS body16.Complaints manager17.Assistance18.Monitoring of operation of procedure19.Complaints: transitional provision20.(1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 1st September.21.(1) This regulation applies where— (a) immediately before 1st September.SignatureExplanatory Note