Request
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am working on a degree paper looking at sickness absence in Government funded organisations. I would like to make a freedom of information request for the following information please to help with that research......
The Trust's Total Staff Numbers for financial years 2008-09 & 2009-10, indicating where possible both head count & FTE. If this could also be broken down into individual departments or directorates for example that would be great. I would also like to know the Trust's total days lost due to sickness. again broken down into individual departments fro the same period.
Please would you also confirm your target figure for sickness absence year ending 2010-11 for the trust as a whole.
You prompt assistance in this matter is very much appreciated.
Our Response
I refer to your email requesting information in respect of sickness absence.
I can confirm in accordance with S.1 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) that we do hold some of the information that you have requested which can be found in the pdf attachment. However, due to the configuration of our internal systems, we are only able to provide you with the specific information requested in terms of 2009/2010.
Please also note that NHS East Midlands is a Strategic Health Authority and not a trust as referred to in your request. We have four main roles: strategic leadership, development, co-ordination and performance assurance. We also ensure that local health systems operate efficiently and effectively and that national policy, standards and priorities are met in order to continually improve services for patients and the local communities we serve. As such, we have no direct patient contact.
Please note that it is common that were data is sourced from organisations for the purposes of study and research any information and/or data used is ‘non-attributable’. NHS East Midlands request that you treat information and data provided within the spirit of research parameters.
In the event you require similar information in respect of the local health economy, contact can be made via the link to our website:
http://www.eastmidlands.nhs.uk/the-local-nhs/nhs-organisations/
I hope that this information is of use. If you are dissatisfied with the way in which we have dealt with your request you can ask us to review our decision by writing to:-
Mr Moosa Patel
Director of Corporate Affairs
NHS East Midlands
Octavia House
Interchange Business Park
Bostock's Lane
Sandiacre
Nottingham
NG10 5QG
If at the conclusion of any review you remain dissatisfied you may complain to the Information Commissioner who can be contacted at:-
The Office of the Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
