NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England)
- Date 18 January 2022
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 12: Not upheld, FOI 16: Not upheld
The complainant requested from the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) information relating to East and North Hertfordshire Trust’s compliance with patient safety alerts. NHS England refused to comply with the request citing section 12(1) (cost limits) of the FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that NHS England was entitled to refuse to comply with the request in accordance with section 12(1) of the FOIA. He also finds that NHS England met its obligations under section 16(1) of the FOIA to offer advice and assistance.
The Commissioner does not require NHS England to take any steps.