Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act was passed on 30 November 2000. It entitles anybody to ask a public authority for any recorded information that they keep.

The purpose of the Act is to give greater access to information. This includes how decisions are taken in the Trust and how services are developed and delivered. You can contact the team by emailing  foi@gmmh.nhs.uk.

Before submitting a FOI request, please refer to our disclosure log, as you may be able to locate the information you are requesting in a previous, published response. 

Below is a quick guide to some information about our Trust that is readily available on our website.

Who we are and what we do

Information can be found on our about us page.

What we spend and how we spend it

Details on our spending can be found in our Annual Report and Accounts. Please also see the Scheme of Reservation. All of these documents can be found on our publications and declarations page.

What our priorities are and how we are doing

Details can be found in our Annual Report and Quality Account in the publications and declarations section.

How we make decisions

Information can be found on our how we make decisions page. You can also find information by reading the Trust Board minutes.

Our policies and procedures

You can make a request to view a particular policy or procedure which you are unable to find on this website, please see how to make an FOI request.

The services we offer

Information can be found on our services page.

Your information

Details on service user information, including how to request a copy of your own records can be found on our your information page.

As a patient

As a service user, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support. 

Find resources for carers and service users  Contact the Trust