As an organisation, NHS North West is committed to open communication. The Freedom of Information Act (2000) 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.
You have the right to know which services are being provided, the standards of services expected, the targets being set and the results achieved.
The Freedom of Information Act (2000) came into effect for all NHS organisations from January 2005. The Act confers on individuals the right to access information held by NHS organisations, including the Strategic Health Authority (SHA). The Act also requires the SHA to publish a Publication Scheme.
North West Strategic Health Authority, which came into existence on July 1 2006, has a point of contact for enquiries on FOI matters.
Please apply to:
Kieran Lamb
Freedom of Information Officer
FADE Library
Regatta Place
Brunswick Business Park
Summers Road
Liverpool L3 4BL
Tel – 0151 285 4495
Send a Freedom of Information request.