A significant amount of information and data on NHS Scotland activity are already publicly available through a number of sources, and we would ask you to investigate these first before you submit a formal request under FOISA.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde website
https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
A significant amount of information in relation to the activities of NHSGGC is already published on the NHSGGC website. This includes papers and minutes presented to the NHS Board and committees, annual accounts, financial reports, policies, and other corporate information.
The Information Services Division (ISD) is a division of National Services Scotland, part of NHS Scotland. ISD provides health information, health intelligence, statistical services and advice that support the NHS in progressing quality improvement in health and care and facilitates robust planning and decision making. Information published by ISD covers all geographical NHS Boards and encompasses a wide range of topics such as hospital activity, waiting times, cancer, emergency care, health conditions, prescribing and medicines, and quality indicators. The information is regularly updated.
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires us to make information available to the public. The legislation is usually referred to as 'FOISA' or 'FOI'.
PLEASE NOTE - you should not request personal information about yourself under FOI. If you wish to access your medical records you should do this as a subject access request under Data Protection legislation.
We also have our own complaints procedure. Please use this if you are dissatisfied with our response to a request you make to us for information.