LIMS / Oncology / Imaging
Dear FOI Team,
We are currently updating data on your trust’s IT systems.
1. Could you please provide responses to the following questions in relation to Imaging/ Radiology within the Trust / Health Board. The name and email address of:
The Clinical Lead that is responsible for Imaging
The General Manager that is responsible for Imaging
The Service Manager that is responsible for Imaging
2. Can you please forward responses to the questions below regarding your trust’s LIMS, Oncology, and Clinical Noting systems.
Please enter 'No System Installed' or ‘No Department’ under supplier name if your trust does not use the system or have the department:
2A. System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2B. System type – Oncology
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2C. System type – Clinical Noting
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
System definitions:
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – Software that allows you to effectively manage pathology testing and reporting. By using a LIMS, your lab can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information.
Oncology – An Oncology Information Management solution supports the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cancer.
Clinical Noting - A clinical noting documentation system that enables the electronic recording, storage and retrieval recording of patient medical records related to a patient’s diagnosis and care during an inpatient hospital visit or encounter.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Yours faithfully,
Emmanuel Phillips
Dear Emmanuel,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – SECTION 8 REQUEST
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and the information you have requested is not held by the Trust.
Oxleas are a community NHS Trust and mental health service provider. For
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Foundation Trust, Pinewood House, Pinewood Place, Dartford DA2 7WG -
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Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF (Telephone: 0303 123 1113 or 01625 545
745 - [4]www.ico.org.uk).
Kind regards,
Paul Bransgrove
Information Governance Officer
E: [5][Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
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Dear FOI Team,
We are currently updating data on your trust’s IT systems.
1. Could you please provide responses to the following questions in
relation to Imaging/ Radiology within the Trust / Health Board. The name
and email address of:
The Clinical Lead that is responsible for Imaging
The General Manager that is responsible for Imaging
The Service Manager that is responsible for Imaging
2. Can you please forward responses to the questions below regarding
your trust’s LIMS, Oncology, and Clinical Noting systems.
Please enter 'No System Installed' or ‘No Department’ under supplier name
if your trust does not use the system or have the department:
2A. System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2B. System type – Oncology
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2C. System type – Clinical Noting
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
System definitions:
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – Software that allows you
to effectively manage pathology testing and reporting. By using a LIMS,
your lab can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples
and associated information.
Oncology – An Oncology Information Management solution supports the
multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cancer.
Clinical Noting - A clinical noting documentation system that enables the
electronic recording, storage and retrieval recording of patient medical
records related to a patient’s diagnosis and care during an inpatient
hospital visit or encounter.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Yours faithfully,
Emmanuel Phillips
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Dear FOI Team,
Thank you for your response. I appreciate not all these systems will apply to your trust given your focus on Mental Health.
We still require the information, however, where you do not have a system installed or do not have a department for a system requested, please enter 'No Department' or 'No System Installed' under supplier name.
Yours sincerely,
Emmanuel Phillips
Dear Emmanuel,
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 – SECTION 8 REQUEST
Thank you for your request for information. Your request has been managed
under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
You requested the following information under section 8 of the Act:
1. Could you please provide responses to the following questions in
relation to Imaging/ Radiology within the Trust / Health Board. The name
and email address of:
The Clinical Lead that is responsible for Imaging - N/A
The General Manager that is responsible for Imaging - N/A
The Service Manager that is responsible for Imaging - N/A
2. Can you please forward responses to the questions below regarding your
trust’s LIMS, Oncology, and Clinical Noting systems:
2A. System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name – No Department
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2B. System type – Oncology
Supplier name – No Department
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
2C. System type – Clinical Noting
Supplier name – No System Installed (we do not have a separate clinical
noting system - all notes are entered into the Trust’s EPR)
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender
If you have any queries or concerns or are dissatisfied with the service
you have received in relation to your request, please do not hesitate to
contact us. If you wish to request a review of the decision, you should
write to the Information Governance Manager, Julie Lucas via email at
[1][email address] in the first instance. If you remain unsatisfied
with the outcome of your review and wish to make a formal complaint,
please address this to: Complaints, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Pinewood
House, Pinewood Place, Dartford, DA2 7WG - Email:
[2][email address]
In addition if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint or
review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a
decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have
exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Trust. The Information
Commissioner can be contacted at: Information Commissioner's Office,
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF (Telephone: 0303
123 1113 or 01625 545 745 - [3]www.ico.org.uk).
Kind regards,
Paul Bransgrove
Information Governance Officer
E: [Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust request email]
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust | Bracken House | Bracton Lane | Leyton Cross
Road | Dartford | Kent | DA2 7AF
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