Freedom of Information

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Freedom of Information is part of the Government's commitment to greater openness. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives individuals the right to request information held by a public authority. 

If you wish to obtain access to your own personal/sensitive information, you should make a request under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). See the Access to your Health Records page.

 

Trust Policy

Our Trust has produced a Freedom of Information Policy. The Trust responds to Freedom of Information Requests within 20 working days.

Freedom of Information guidance.pdf [pdf] 67KB

 

Cost of Information

Information will usually be sent free of charge; however, if a significant amount of additional work is required, we will apply a charge of £20 per hour to cover expenses (you will be informed if a charge is incurred).

 

How to Make a Freedom of Information Request

Freedom of Information Requests must be in writing:

By post:
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Information Governance Department 
Wayside House
Wilson’s Lane
Coventry
CV6 6NY

By email:
freedomofinformation@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

 

Publication Scheme

Under the Freedom of Information Act the Trust must produce a Publication Scheme. The Publication Scheme details information that is held by the Trust that is available for public viewing, for example, the public Trust Board papers, the type of services we provide, who our Board members are, Trust Policies etc.

Publication Scheme v2.11.pdf [pdf] 273KB