Freedom of Information

Our guide on how to access key information held by NHS Leeds

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives anyone a general right to request access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities such as NHS Leeds. The aim of the Act is to create a climate of openness in public services and to inform people how public authorities make their operational decisions and how public money is used.

Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Key information and documents held by NHS Leeds are available in the seven categories below (click on any link to see the information that is available).

• Who we are and what we do
• What we spend and how we spend it
• What our priorities are and how we are doing
• How we make our decisions
• Our policies and procedures
• Lists and registers
• The services we offer

You can also do a quick search to find documents, pages and information that include any relevance to the categories shown above. 

You can also use the related links at the bottom of the page to see: 

• how you can make a request under the FOI Act; 
• how to make a request for your personal records; 
• and view our confidentiality policies.

Contact details for the FOI Team

Freedom of Information Officer, NHS Leeds, North West House, West Park Ring Road, Leeds LS16 6QG

0113 3057408

foi.enquiry@nhsleeds.nhs.uk

Complaints about operation of the publication scheme

If you have any issues with obtaining information listed in the publication scheme you should contact our complaints team here

Costs of obtaining information

For information regarding cost of reproducing documents please see FOI Charging Policy in related downloads.

Re-use of information available through this site

There are legal conditions about re-use and copyright of  information that is available on this website - to learn more see Re-use of public sector information in related downloads. 

More information and guidance about the FOI Act

You can find further information on the FOI Act by visiting the Information Commissioner's Office website (they oversee enforcement of the Act)  - see related sites.

Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs)

The Environmental Information Regulations 2004  allows people to request access to environmental information held by public authorities such as NHS Leeds. For more information see the link in related sites or go to How to make an FOI request in related links to find out how to request information. 

Related pages on this site

How to make an FOI requestGuidance for individuals on how to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act,Requesting your personal recordsHow to make a request for your NHS Leeds health records. How NHS Leeds uses your personal informationConfidentiality policiesHow NHS Leeds keep personal information confidential. NHS Leeds Information Governance policiesInformation sharingThe Leeds Interagency Protocol for sharing information explains the legislative conditions where personal information can be shared

Related sites

Information Commissioner's OfficeEnvironmental Information RegulationsEnvironmental Information Regulations

Related downloads

| FOI Charging Policy.pdf (0.01 MB)

| Re-use of public sector information.pdf (0.02 MB)