Comments, Complaints and Compliments at Leukaemia Care

We strive to provide a high standard of services and support at Leukaemia Care and value your feedback. Whether it’s a Comment, Complaint of Compliment your views are valued.

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If it’s a complaint, we recognise that sometimes things can go wrong. If you are unhappy with the service we have provided, then please contact us so we can improve and ensure your experience is not repeated.

If the complaint is in relation to fundraising, we keep a register of all complaints made and is a requirement of our registration with the Fundraising Regulator who may ask to see a record of fundraising complaints received by us. We have adopted this approach across all complaints and not just ones regarding fundraising.

All records will be retained in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.

How do I make a Comment, Complaint or Compliment?

By telephoning to our Head Office on 01905 755977

Email feedback@leukaemiacare.org.uk

Or complete the feedback form on the website. Click here to access that form.

Is there a time limit?

It is best to tell us as soon as possible and within 6 months of the event happening or within 6 months of discovering you have cause to complain. Complaints received outside of these timescales may still be investigated if there is a reason it could not be made earlier and only if it is still possible to investigate what happened.

Will my support be affected if I complain about your services?

No. If you make a complaint this will not affect the support you receive from Leukaemia Care in any way. Any information you give will be treated in confidence.

What will happen if I raise my complaint?

We will acknowledge your complaint within two working days from the date we receive it. Where possible, we will discuss your complaint with you to understand what has happened. We will also talk about:

  • how long it will take us to investigate your complaint – our aim is to conclude the outcome of any investigations within 28 days
  • what you would like to see happen because of your complaint
  • the way in which we will investigate your complaint
  • how you would like to receive your response – for example, by telephone or letter. All formal complaints will be responded to in writing.

Can I get help with making my complaint?

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can provide you with support in making a complaint. You can find your local branch through https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

What happens if I am not satisfied with your response to my complaint?

We will aim to deal with most complaints informally at the initial stage. If this has not been possible, we then operate and 2 stage process for formal complaints, if you are not happy with our response once our internal process has been exhausted you may contact one of the organisations listed below depending on the nature of your complaint that will help with this.

These bodies are independent, and the service they provide is free.

Charity Commission is responsible for registering and regulating charities in England and Wales.

Leukaemia Care’s registered charity number is 259483.

https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-charity

Fundraising Regulator is the independent regulator of charitable fundraising. If your complaint was about our fundraising practices and you are unsatisfied with our response, then please contact the Fundraising Regulator within two months of receiving our response to your complaint.

Address: 2nd floor, CAN Mezzanine Building, 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH

Tel: 0300 999 3407

Email: enquiries@fundraisingregulator.org.uk

Advertising Standards Authority to complain about an advertising campaign you think is offensive, deceptive or inaccurate or the number of emails or mail you get from a charity.

Address: Mid City Place, 71 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6QT

Tel: 020 7492 2222

Information Commissioners Office (ICO) – if your complaint is in relation Data Protection you can contact the ICO via telephone:

Tel: 0303 123 1113

Or their website:

Make a complaint about how an organisation has used your personal information | ICO

Page last reviewed: 19 May 2026

Updated May 2026

Next review due: 01 April 2029

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