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D. H.Walker made this Freedom of Information request to Department of Health
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From: D. H.Walker
16 July 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,
Tattoos can be removed on the NHS if the clinician feels they are
detrimental to the persons health. What is the definition/s of
detrimental?
Yours faithfully,
David Walker
Department of Health
17 July 2009
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Where a reply is appropriate we aim to send one within 20 working days.
If your enquiry is about a medical matter, please contact NHS Direct on
0845 4647 or visit [1]NHS Choices, or contact your GP surgery.
For the latest information about swine flu, please visit [2]NHS Choices or
call the swine flu helpline on 0800 151 3513.
For general health information you may also find it helpful to refer to
[3]Directgov, the UK Government's Official information website, or the
Department of Health website's [4]Frequently Asked Questions.
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Department of Health
28 July 2009
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From: D. H.Walker
18 August 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am still waiting for a response to my e mail regarding the
removal of tattoos.
Yours faithfully,
D. H.Walker
Department of Health
18 August 2009
Thank you for your email.
Where a reply is appropriate we aim to send one within 20 working days.
If your enquiry is about a medical matter, please contact NHS Direct on
0845 4647 or visit [1]NHS Choices, or contact your GP surgery.
For the latest on swine flu, please visit [2]the National Pandemic Flu
Service (NPFS) or call 0800 1 513 100.
For general health information you may also find it helpful to refer to
[3]Directgov, the UK Government's Official information website, or the
Department of Health website's [4]Frequently Asked Questions.
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2. http://www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu/
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4. http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/FAQ/index.htm
Department of Health
18 August 2009
Dear Mr Walker,
A response to your Freedom of Information (FOI) request (our ref:
DE00000430952) was sent to you by email on 28 July. I have attached a
copy of this correspondence for your information.
Yours sincerely,
Aimee Gasston
FOI Officer
Department of Health
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From: D. H.Walker
20 August 2009
Dear Sir or Madam,28 July response failed to reach me, (probably a
gremlin in the system!!)
I found the information you sent helpful, and I will seek further
advice from my doctor.
Yours faithfully,
D. H.Walker
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