The Freedom of Information Act came into full force in January 2005. It gives members of the public a right to request access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, promoting a culture of transparency and accountability across the public sector.

The Act sets out exemptions to that right and places certain obligations on public authorities. More information regarding the Freedom of Information Act can be found by clicking on National Archives and www.ico.gov.uk

How do I ask for information?

All requests for information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) should be received in writing with your name and contact details clearly stated and a clear description of the information you are enquiring about.

Before you submit your request please view the FOI request archive where the information you request may already be available:

you can email the request to:

roccg.foi@nhs.net 

Or you can write to:

Please note that public organisations such as NHS Rotherham CCG will often hold information as part of their normal activities, which cannot be expected to make public. This is recognised under the Freedom of Information Act which provides exemptions for this.

Who deals with my request?

The Freedom of Information Officer deals with all aspects of information requests from the general public and staff under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The Officer is a first point of contact for all requests received and then forwards the request onto the relevant department/bodies, monitors and logs the request, decides whether to disclose the information and aims to ensure that the deadlines set by the Information Commissioner are met.

How long will my request take?

By law all organisations have to deal with such requests within 20 working days.