Freedom of Information (FOISA)

NHS Tayside's Information

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 was introduced by the Scottish Parliament to ensure that people have the right to access information held by Scottish public authorities.

The Act states that any person can receive information that they request from a public authority, subject to certain exemptions such as protection of personal data and commercial interests, or national security.

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires NHS Tayside to maintain an approved publication scheme. NHS Tayside has adopted the model publication scheme, which was produced and approved by the Scottish Information Commissioner. The link below takes you to the document which is a PDF.

Model Publication Scheme - Guide for Scottish Public Authorities

Adopting this scheme commits us to producing a guide to information.
The guide to information describes the classes of information that NHS Tayside routinely makes available and tells the public how to access the information. It allows the public to see what information we have available and explains fully how they can request further information not already been published, and whether information is available free, or if there is a charge for the information.

Our aim is to make information we hold easily available and to explain how you may access this information.

Download a copy of the NHS Tayside Guide to Information in PDF format.

Finding Information Published Elsewhere

A significant amount of information and data on NHS Scotland activity are already publicly available through a number of sources, and we would ask you to investigate these first before you submit a formal request under FOISA.

Public Health Scotland

A significant volume of information particularly in relation to the response to the Covid-19 Pandemic is available on Public Health Scotland's website. Information such as covid deaths, cases, daily hospital occupancy, vaccinations can all be found on the PHS website and broken down by health board or local authority area.

National Records of Scotland (NRS)

National Records of Scotland also publish information they hold related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular they publish information about deaths involving COVID-19 along with data and definitions.

Scottish Government (SG)

Scottish Government also publish data on covid in Scotland.

NHS Tayside Website

A significant amount of information in relation to the activities of NHS Tayside is already published on this website. This includes papers and minutes presented to the NHS Board and committees, annual accounts, financial reports, policies, and other corporate information.

NHS Scotland Information Services Division (ISD)

The Information Services Division (ISD) is a division of National Services Scotland, part of NHS Scotland. ISD provides health information, health intelligence, statistical services and advice that support the NHS in progressing quality improvement in health and care and facilitates robust planning and decision making. Information published by ISD covers all geographical NHS Boards and encompasses a wide range of topics such as hospital activity, waiting times, cancer, emergency care, health conditions, prescribing and medicines, and quality indicators. The information is regularly updated.
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