Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Date 28 March 2024
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 21: Not upheld, FOI 31(1)(g): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information which was considered by Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB) during its investigation into a complaint about the treatment and care of a third party at Glangwili General Hospital. UHB refused to disclose the information citing sections 21 (information reasonable accessible to applicant) and 31(1)(g) (law enforcement) by virtue of section 31(2)(b) of FOIA.
The Commissioner’s decision is that UHB was entitled to rely on sections 21 and 31 to withhold the information. He does not require UHB to take any further steps. Information Tribunal FT/EA/2024/0150 under appeal.