Diagnostic and Surgical Provision
Dear NHS South East London Integrated Care Board,
I am interested in understanding the contracts the ICB hold with independent diagnostic and hospital providers. I am aware that there is a previous FOI where a Ms Malins requested information from the ICB but the contract dates would make a new FOI appropriate. The information I am interested in is:
• What community diagnostic (MRI, X-ray, US, Dexa, Endoscopy, Cardiology) contracts with independent providers are still active?
What surgical (orthopaedics, vascular, ENT, cardiology, cataract) contracts exist with independent providers?
• When do these contracts expire?
• Is there an option to extend these, if so when will the decision be made/what was the decision?
• What is the total value and yearly breakdown of the individual contracts?
• What volume of patients were seen total/yearly?
Yours faithfully,
Jason Johnson
Dear Jason Johnson
I am writing to formally acknowledge your request for information, I can confirm your request was received on 28 August NHS South East London ICB.
The reference for your request is shown below.
FOI.24.SEL204 NHS South East London ICB
An initial investigation is currently taking place into whether the information you have requested is held by the ICB and if so, whether it can be released in accordance with the legislation. We will aim to provide a response within 20 working days.
Any fees applicable to this request will be detailed in writing as soon as they can be determined. Your request will then be placed on hold and you will have the choice of whether to proceed with your request. Should any clarification of your request be required we will advise you accordingly.
If you require any assistance, or would like to discuss your request, please do not hesitate to contact us quoting the reference numbers above.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Team
SEL ICB
[email address]
160 Tooley Street
London SE1 2TZ
www.selondonics.nhs.uk
Dear Jason,
RE: FOI.23.SEL204 – NHS South East London ICB
I write further to your request with the above reference number. In order for the ICB to identify and locate the information requested we reasonably require clarification from you on the scope of your request. The Freedom of Information Act 2000, Section 16 stipulates a duty for a public authority to provide advice and assistance when they receive an unclear or ambiguous request. Please provide clarification:
Clarification Request
Can you confirm what you mean by 'yearly breakdown' for which years do you want this information?
Can you confirm total patients seen - do you require a yearly figure - is so which years or a figure for the total contract?
Until we receive this information from you, in line with current legislation your request will be placed on hold. If you require any assistance, or would like to discuss your request further, please do not hesitate to contact us quoting the reference number above.
Kind Regards,
Freedom of Information Team
SEL ICB
[email address]
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ
Dear FOI (NHS South East London ICB),
Please provide the information for the years the contracts have been active, going back 3 financial years.
Please provide a yearly figure for the last 3 years.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Johnson
Jason
Thank you for your quick response, we will pass this onto the team collating the information for your request.
Kind regards
Amanda
Dear Jason
I am writing to inform you that due to staff sickness there will be a delay in providing your response, we are politely asking for an extension of 10 working days to enable us to fully answer your enquiry.
We hope that you understand.
Kind regards
Amanda
Freedom of Information Team
SEL ICB
[email address]
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ
Dear Requester
Please find attached response to your FOI request.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay and thank you for your patience.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Team
SEL ICB
[email address]
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ
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