See our events page – how to get complaint panels right either internally or through the  new designated panels and the roles each party will play – tenants, board and council member, or officer – there is plenty to learn and discuss

Rafael and i are full of new year cheer and so we are offering places for tenants for just £50 for any booking recieved by 22nd January.

What will you hear about?

Requirements and expectations under regulation, co-regulation and localism for changes in complaints management and the new role of the Housing Ombudsman Service

Good practice on dealing with service failures and complaints

Best practice in running and organising an internal complaints panels for participants

The role of tenants as advocates for other complainants; mediators and in hearing complaints as part of internal complaints panels, including recruitment and skills training

The role of Designated Persons. Hints and Tips on how to work with Councillors and MPs on a Stakeholder Management Agreement.

The role and requirements played by tenants as Designated Persons.

The case for and against setting up a Panel and hints and tips on recruitment and skills. An honest opinion from a newly set up Designated Panel.

Speakers include.

30th January 2013

Blackburne House, Liverpool

1st February 2013

Alliance Homes, Portishead, Bristol

5th February 2013

Wakefield & District Housing,   Castleford

14th February 2013

East Midlands Housing, Coalville,   Leicestershire

Pre-register for   details at hello@tenantadvisor.net

Date in March to be confirmed – London/South East