For businesses
- What is an Ombudsman?
- Who are we?
- What are our key principles?
- How are we independent?
- How do we remain independent?
- How is our service accessible?
- Didn’t find what you were looking for?
- Is the Ombudsman approved by government to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services?
- Why should we become a member of the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman?
- Is membership voluntary?
- Will the number of complaints we receive increase?
- How will the Ombudsman help our business?
- Can we promote our membership?
- What fees can we expect?
- What training is available to businesses?
- What happens after we join?
- Do we need to be part of the payment protection scheme as part of our membership?
- Can we add payment protection to our membership at a later date?
- What happens when a complaint is made?
- How will we know what is happening with the complaint?
- What might we ask you for?
- How long will this take?
- Are the Ombudsman's decisions binding?
- What sort of complaints can we not look at?
- What will the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman do?
- How will I know when my case has been fully submitted and accepted?
Miscellaneous
Becoming a Member
- Why should we become a member of the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman?
- Is membership voluntary?
- Will the number of complaints we receive increase?
- How will the Ombudsman help our business?
- Can we promote our membership?
- What fees can we expect?
- What training is available to businesses?
- What happens after we join?
- Do we need to be part of the payment protection scheme as part of our membership?
- Can we add payment protection to our membership at a later date?
For consumers
- What is an Ombudsman?
- Who are we?
- Why might you need our help?
- How can we help you?
- What are our key principles?
- How are we independent?
- How do we remain independent?
- When can you raise a complaint with us?
- What is a deadlock letter?
- What sort of complaints can we look at?
- What sort of complaints can we not look at?
- What will the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman do?
- How is our service accessible?
- How can you make a complaint?
- Can someone assist you in making a complaint?
- What happens if we cannot take your complaint further?
- What happens after you have made a complaint?
- How will you know what is happening with your complaint?
- What if you don’t want to take your complaint any further?
- How will we assess your complaint?
- What might we ask you for?
- What are the possible outcomes?
- Are our decisions binding?
- What if you don’t agree with our decision?
- Are we an extension of the complaint department the business?
- Are we subject to Freedom of Information (FOI)?
- How do we use your data?
- How do you complain about the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman's service?
- Didn’t find what you were looking for?
- When can you complain to The Ombudsman?
- What will the Ombudsman do?
- Will you need legal representation?
- What level of proof do you need to provide?
- How will the Ombudsman assess my complaint?
- What if a consumer does not agree with the Ombudsman’s decision?
- Can you see details of the awards you have made in other cases?
- How many consumers win their case?
- Is the Ombudsman approved by government to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services?
- Can you claim compensation?
- What languages are your documents available in?
- Does the business have to do what the Ombudsman says?
- If you are unable to complete the application form, what should you do?
- How long will this take?
- In what language(s) is our service available?
- Can our service be conducted in writing and on the telephone?
- What if you accept our decision?
- What if you don’t hear back from the business after you have accepted our decision?
- What if you prefer the business’ previous offer to the Ombudsman’s decision?
- How are we funded?
- How will I know when my case has been fully submitted and accepted?
About Us
- What is an Ombudsman?
- Who are we?
- Why might you need our help?
- How can we help you?
- What are our key principles?
- How are we independent?
- How do we remain independent?
- What will the Ombudsman do?
- Can you see details of the awards you have made in other cases?
- How many consumers win their case?
- Is the Ombudsman approved by government to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services?
Raising A Complaint
- When can you raise a complaint with us?
- What is a deadlock letter?
- What sort of complaints can we look at?
- How can you make a complaint?
- What will the Ombudsman do?
- If you are unable to complete the application form, what should you do?
- In what language(s) is our service available?
- Can our service be conducted in writing and on the telephone?
Our Complaint Process
- What sort of complaints can we not look at?
- What will the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman do?
- How is our service accessible?
- How can you make a complaint?
- Can someone assist you in making a complaint?
- What happens if we cannot take your complaint further?
- What happens after you have made a complaint?
- When can you complain to The Ombudsman?
- Will you need legal representation?
- What level of proof do you need to provide?
- How will the Ombudsman assess my complaint?
- What if a consumer does not agree with the Ombudsman’s decision?
- Can you claim compensation?
Miscellaneous
- What happens after you have made a complaint?
- How will you know what is happening with your complaint?
- What if you don’t want to take your complaint any further?
- How will we assess your complaint?
- What might we ask you for?
- What are the possible outcomes?
- Are our decisions binding?
- What if you don’t agree with our decision?
- Are we an extension of the complaint department the business?
- Are we subject to Freedom of Information (FOI)?
- How do we use your data?
- How do you complain about the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman's service?
- Didn’t find what you were looking for?
- Can you see details of the awards you have made in other cases?
- How many consumers win their case?
- What languages are your documents available in?
- Does the business have to do what the Ombudsman says?
- How long will this take?
- What if you accept our decision?
- What if you don’t hear back from the business after you have accepted our decision?
- What if you prefer the business’ previous offer to the Ombudsman’s decision?
- How are we funded?
- How will I know when my case has been fully submitted and accepted?
