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Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

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Rights of Access to Information

The Freedom of Information Act recognises that as a member of the public, you have the right to know how public services such as the NHS are organised and run, how much they cost and how you can make complaints if you need to. You have the right to know which services are being provided, the targets that are being set, the standards of services that are expected and the results achieved. This Publication Scheme addresses that right.

From January 1st 2005 the Freedom of Information Act obliges the Trust to respond to requests about the information which it holds and is recorded in any form and it creates a right of access to that information. The rights to request and access this information are subject to some exemptions which the Trust has to take into consideration before deciding what information can be released.

Sometimes, some or all of the information cannot be provided and we will explain the reasons why not when this happens.

To make a request for Information, please write, with your name, address and a description of the information you require to:

Susan O'Connell
Publication Scheme Co-ordinator
Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY

Email: information.access@glos.nhs.uk

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you are also entitled to access your clinical records or any other personal information held about you, details can be found in the document 'Subject Access - A Guide for Data Subjects' for information on how you can access your clinical records please contact:

Philip Southam
Complaints & Health Records Manager
Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester GL1 1LY

Email: philip.southam@glos.nhs.uk

Tel: 01452 891138