Request
I am writing to find out details of tattoos removed from patients over the last five years in your area.
Specifically I would like to know:
1) How many patients have had tattoos removed on the NHS?
2) What has been the total cost of these operations?
3) What has been the cost of buying the specialist equipment needed to perform such operations?
4) What is your policy on tattoo removal? If you authorize it then what process do patients have to go through to be eligible?
I would like this information (Q1-3) broken down for each of the last five years (this would be financial years).
Our Response
I refer to your email requesting information in respect of tattoo removal.
I can confirm in accordance with S.1 (1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) that we do not hold any of the information that you have requested.
Local Primary Trusts (PCTs) however, might be able to assist you with your query. I have attached a link to our website that will enable you to contact PCTs should you require:
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
