NHS South East London ICB
- Date 7 February 2024
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 1(1): Partly upheld
The complainant has requested from NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (the ICB) information relating to fees charged to patients for services by GP practices and the number and identity of GP practices it is in contract with.
The ICB denied holding account information about fees charged to patients for services by GP practices. During the course of the Commissioner’s investigation the ICB however confirmed that it holds information about the number and identity of the GP practices it is in contract with.
The Commissioner’s decision is that, on the balance of probabilities, the ICB does not hold information relating to fees charged to patients for services by GP practices. However, by failing to confirm and disclose to the complainant the number and identity of the GP practices it is contact with, the ICB has breached section 1(1) of the FOIA.
The Commissioner requires the ICB to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Provide the complainant with the number and identity of the GP practices it is contract with.