The Information Governance Steering Group and Freedom of Information (FOI) Team would like to thank all colleagues involved in responding to FOI requests.

The Trust has seen a rise in the number of requests received year-on-year... and they could top 1,000 this year.

For the eight-month period January to August, the number of requests received rose from 584 in 2017 to 641 in 2018.

And for the month of August 2018 we achieved 93% compliance for responding within the statutory 20 working days compared to 71% achieved in August 2017.

This positive achievement would not have been possible without the help and co-operation of colleagues and the Information Governance Steering Group wanted this positive position to be highlighted to colleagues. 

It is hoped that this target will continue to be maintained, if not exceeded, to achieve 100% compliance for responding to requests within 20 working days, as recommended by the Information Commissioners Office.

Thanks to all concerned.

Cornelle Parker

Caldicott Guardian/Deputy Medical Director