Freedom of Information

You are entitled to request information about the Trust under the Freedom of Information Act (2000).

You can make an information request under the general rights of access to information by writing to the Information Governance Team at the address below or email foi@sabp.nhs.uk.

We will respond to your information request within 20 working days. Sometimes, some or all of the information requested cannot be provided. We will explain the reasons (exemptions) why not when this happens.

• Guidance details from the Information Commisser's Office (ICO) is available at: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/ 
• Before making a request for information, please visit our FOI Disclosure log as this provides details of previous requests https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/contact/freedom-of-info/disclosure-log. Note:  FOI data published is correct at the time of issue, details may change.
• FOI requests need to include the name of the person requesting the informationan address for correspondence (an email address is also useful if we need to clarify your request) and a description of the information required.
• For health record requests: please refer to: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/contact/freedom-of-info/accessing-your-records as they are not covered under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

• Under the environmental information regulations you can make a request verbally. An officer will transcribe this and then we will confirm your request in writing. Environmental information pertains to the elements such as air and atmosphere, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites including wetlands, coastal and marine areas, biological diversity and its components, including genetically modified organisms, and the interaction among these elements or factors.

• If you feel that your request has not been handled well or, you do not agree that the information will be exempt you can request an Internal Review of the original decision. Details of how to appeal will be provided with any response to your request. If you are not satisfied with this decision you can complain to the The Information Commisioner's Office: Information Commissioner Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF or visit: https://ico.org.uk/

Freedom of Information 
Information Governance Team
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
18 Mole Business Park,
Randalls Road,
Leatherhead,
Surrey,
KT22 7AD

Tel: 0300 5555 222
SMS text: 07786 202 545
E-mail: foi@sabp.nhs.uk

Publication scheme

We publish information about our organisation under the classes of information outlined in this Publication Scheme, which is based on the model scheme approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office and will be valid until further notice.

This commits us to making information available to the public as part of our normal business activities. The information covered is classed in seven categories listed below.