Freedom of Information

Your right to request access to information held by NHS Leeds

The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives anyone a general right to request access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities such as NHS Leeds. The aim of the Act is to create a climate of openness in public services and to inform people how public authorities make their operational decisions and how public money is used.

We have established a procedure for dealing with requests for information under the Act. Information on how to make a request is explained in the Public Information Booklet. The booklet and FOI application form can be accessed in FOI  Documents (see menu to the left) or go to Requesting Information

Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

The Act requires that public authorities such as NHS Leeds to produce a freedom of information publication scheme 

The publication scheme will outline:

• The information that NHS Leeds makes available to the public
• How to gain access to the information
• Whether a charge will be made for that access

To access the Trust's publication scheme please select here

Who to contact regarding freedom of information

For any matters relating to FOI requests, the publication scheme, or queries about any information mentioned on the FOI pages, contact:

The Freedom of Information Officer
NHS Leeds
North West House
Ring Road
West Park
Leeds     LS16 6QG

Tel: 0113 305 7408

Email: foi.enquiry@nhsleeds.nhs.uk

Important note for anyone who is contacting us by email

Please note that due to issues relating to spam emails we can no longer respond to emails that have been sent from ‘free’ accounts. Some of the email accounts affected include Hotmail, Yahoo and Bigfoot. 

Therefore, you will need to send your request from an email address that is not listed above. Alternatively, you can send your request in by writing.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.