Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

The complainant has requested information relating to the services under Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (‘the Trust’). In relation to parts 1-6 of the request, the Trust disclosed some information but confirmed that it does not hold any further information that falls within the scope of the request. In relation to part 7 of the request, the Trust has explained that it cannot comply citing section 12(1) (cost of compliance exceeds the appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is as follows: On the balance of probabilities, the Trust does not hold any further information within the scope of parts 1-6 of the request; the Trust is entitled to rely upon section 12 as to comply with part 7 of the request would exceed the appropriate limit; and, the Trust has breached section 16 (duty to provide advice and assistance) in failing to provide meaningful advice and assistance to the complainant in relation to part 7 of their request. The Commissioner requires the public authority to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation: provide meaningful advice and assistance to the complainant in relation to part 7 of their request. At the time that this decision notice was served, the Trust had already provided meaningful advice and assistance to the complainant in relation to part 7 of their request.