Freedom of information act and NHS staff records

[Rob S]

I have been dealing with my father's local PCT over the issue of who pays for his nursing home costs. The original decision of the PCT was flawed and I asked them to provide me with details of the qualifications of the panel that assessed my father, especially to see if any had supplementary qualifications in the field of care of the elderly and dementa/alzheimer's. I wanted to find out if the panel were suitable qualified to make decisions on my father's helath needs. The PCT refused to provide this information.

 

It certainly made me wonder what they were trying to hide.

[flyingdoc]

if you are still fighting this - I am aware that some solicitors are taking these cases on on a no win no fee basis to get back monies that you have already spent.

[MoonGoddess]

I am interested to find this information because whilst previously on the telephone to the head of department he asked if I had telephone before I therefore believe that other complaints may have been lodged against the Psychologist in question.

 

I have made an application under the freedom of information act and I will see what they come back with and update the thread.

 

Many Thanks

 

I would be interested to know how you get on. I came across this site as I am involved in a complaint against my local NHSTrust/Community Mental Health Team, they have been (surprisingly) forthcoming with information, which included my request for the qualifications and professional bodies that the pycholologists and their superiors treating me belong to. I too found out that one of the 'very newly qualified' pychologists treating me has since left. I will be starting a new thread in the next couple of days as I desperately need some advice in relation to my complaint which I feel absolutely furious about.

[Sali]

To find out what information you are entitled to you can contact the ICO - check website Information Commissioner's Office - ICO You'll not get specific information on individuals. What information can be given under Freedom of Information is limited. Give them a call. However, I still maintain that you should make a formal complaint and if you are not happy with the response, escalate it to the Healthcare Commission.