Myalgic Encephalopathy - Lead Clinician

justin made this Freedom of Information request to Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

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From: justin

30 July 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

Could you please advise me who has been the lead clinician for
Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since November
2007. If more than one person has held this position then please
provide me with details of all clinicians. If there have been gaps
then please advise me when these were and the reasons for the gaps.

Yours faithfully,

Justin Oakley

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From: Dickinson Alan
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

3 August 2009

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August

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Alan Dickinson
Trust Board Secretary,
Bedford Hospital
tel 01234 795901or 01234 355122 x2491 Fax 01234 218106

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From: Dickinson Alan
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

3 August 2009

Further to the acknowledgement below, I am informed that "ME" is classed
as a general practice condition so there is nobody in the hospital who
takes a particular responsibility for it. This is in line with national
guidelines.

Alan Dickinson
Trust Board Secretary,
Bedford Hospital
tel 01234 795901or 01234 355122 x2491 Fax 01234 218106

From: Dickinson Alan
Sent: 03 August 2009 09:37
To: '[FOI #15614 email]'
Subject: FOI- request 442 - ME lead

Freedom of Information Act

Acknowledgement of Request for Information ref 442

I confirm receipt on 31 July 2009 of your request dated 31July

I confirm that your request is being considered, and I will let you have

 A fees notice, outlining the cost

 x The information requested, at no cost

 An explanation of why your request cannot be met

I will try to do so within the 20 working days allowed by the Act ie by 28
August

If, when we have reviewed your request in more detail, there are any
queries, I will contact you again.

Alan Dickinson
Trust Board Secretary,
Bedford Hospital
tel 01234 795901or 01234 355122 x2491 Fax 01234 218106

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