IVF 5 years

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Orkney NHS Board should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Orkney NHS Board,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible.
Can you please tell me the number of women who have been refused IVF treatment through NHS Orkney for reasons including weight or age in the past twelve months (January 2007-February 2012).
Can you specify when this has happened, where, what hospital/ GP surgery, and for what reason.
I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. I understand that I do not have to specify particular files or documents and that it is the department's responsibility to provide the information I require. If you need further clarification, please contact me by e-mail.
If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the act. I will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to charge excessive fees. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request. I look forward to your response within 20 working days, as outlined by the statute.

Yours faithfully,

Claire Evans