How to make a Freedom of Information request
The Freedom of information act (2000) is a law giving people the general right to see recorded information held by public authorities. To learn more about what it is, click on the link below :
What is Freedom of Information?
To ensure that we provide you with the right information as quickly as possible and to assist you in making your request, please consider the following:
Is the information you require personal information about you or an individual for whom you are a carer/parent/guardian?
If the answer is YES, this information CANNOT be requested under the Freedom of Information Act, however it can be requested under the Data Protection Act or Access to Health Records Act.
If you require information under the Freedom of information Act please first:
Check to see if the information is made available through the Trust's Publication Scheme, if you need the information in hard copy please contact the Information Governance Manager (see below).
Link to Publication Scheme
If the information you require is not available in the Publication scheme then you can make a request for the information in the following way:
- All requests must be made to Erica Saunders at the email address below
- All requests must include your name and address for correspondence. Please try and include as much information as you can to help the Trust identify the information you require
- All written requests must be sent to:
Erica Saunders
Director of Corporate Affairs
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Tel: 0151 702 4037
Email:erica.saunders@lwh.nhs.uk
What will happen when I’ve made my request?
- We will acknowledge receipt of your request for information within 2 working days
- We will endeavour to provide the information you have requested within 20 working days of receipt of your request
- We will notify you as soon as possible if we find we are unable to provide the information within 20 working days
- We may ask you to provide us with more information to help us locate the information you have requested
- We will notify you if all or part of the information you have requested cannot be provided. If this happens we will explain to you why this information has been withheld and notify you of the advice and guidance to applicants process
If you need the publication scheme in hard copy format please contact the Information Governance Manager (see below).
Liz Edzes
Data Quality & Information Governance Manager
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Tel: 0151 702 4206
Email:liz.edzes@lwh.nhs.uk
