Department of Health and Social Care

The complainant has requested DHSC to disclose its internal working paper relating to possible guidance for medical device users during a power outage. DHSC disclosed some information but withheld the remainder citing regulation 12(4)(d) and 12(4)(e) of the EIR. The Commissioner’s decision is that 12(4)(d) and 12(4)(e) of the EIR apply to the remaining withheld information but the aggregated public interest in maintaining these exceptions is outweighed by the aggregated public interest in favour of disclosure. The Commissioner requires DHSC to take the following steps to ensure compliance with the legislation. Disclose the withheld information to the complainant.