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KO41b Primary Care (GP and Dental) Complaints Collection

Frequency: Annual


Access the data - data on written complaints in the NHS.

Access the data collection system (for existing users).


Background to the collection

The information obtained from the KO41b collection monitors written complaints received by NHS primary care providers (GP and dental practices) and integrated care boards (ICBs). ICBs should only submit data on complaints that have been received directly by the commissioner. 

The data for GP practices and ICBs will be collected via the NHS England Strategic Data Collection Service (SDCS).

The data for dental practices will be collected by the NHS Business Services Authority and passed to NHS England by a secure transfer.


Launch and submission dates

Return type Reporting period Submission start date Submission end date
GP/ICBs 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 1 June 2026 21 August 2026
Dental 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 17 June 2026 9 September 2026

Guidance


User documents


Data Provision Notice

Last edited: 20 May 2026 9:43 am