Prison policies on autism spectrum disorders

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Dear East Cheshire NHS Trust,

I have some questions which I would like answered with regards to HMP Styal. Could you please supply me with the following information:

What is HMP Styal’s policy for screening people at reception for autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? Throughout, by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) we mean all conditions on the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s syndrome.

How many prisoners were received into HMP Styal, for each month between January 2009 and June 2011, who were identified with an ASD?

What policies does HMP Styal have for supporting the needs of prisoners identified with ASD? Please issue us with a copy of any relevant policies.

Many thanks in advance for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Anita Dockley
Research Director
The Howard League for Penal Reform

InfoGov (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN), East Cheshire NHS Trust

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Dear Ms. Dockley

Please find attached our formal response to your FOI request.

Regards

Jean King
Information Governance Manager
Corporate Affairs & Governance
East Cheshire NHS Trust
01625 663608
Website: www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

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Dear InfoGov (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN),

Your email states that you have attached a formal response to my FOI request. The attachment, however, is just an acknowledgement of receipt of the request. I would be grateful if you could send a response.

Yours sincerely,

Anita Dockley

InfoGov (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN), East Cheshire NHS Trust

Dear Ms. Dockley

My apologies, I had intended to send our acknowledgement only. Our formal response is not yet ready for disclosure. I have requested the information to be collated and will respond as soon as I am able.

Kind regards

Information Governance Department
East Cheshire NHS Trust, Education and Training Building, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 3BL
Tel: 01625 663813, 01625 663608, 01625 661625
www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

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Dear InfoGov (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN),

I would be grateful if you would send a response to the FoI request I submitted on 2 December 2011 about HMP Styal.

Yours sincerely,

Anita Dockley

InfoGov (EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST - RJN), East Cheshire NHS Trust

Dear Ms. Dockley

I am writing in relation to your request for information and in response to your e-mail (attached).

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 legislation states that an organisation has 20 working days in which to comply with a request, starting on the first full working day after receipt. As your request was received on 02 December (Friday) the clock 'started' on Monday 05 December and allowing for the 3 Bank Holidays, we are required to disclose the information on Wednesday 04 January 2012. Of course, if we have managed to collate the information sooner we will of course disclose and I can confirm that we are currently working on pulling the information together and will disclose as soon as we are able.

Regards

Jean King
Information Governance Manager
Corporate Affairs & Governance
East Cheshire NHS Trust
01625 663608
Website: www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

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Dear Ms. Dockley

Please find attached our final response relating to your FOI request, together with a feedback form. I confirm that we would welcome your comments.

Regards

Jean King
Information Governance Manager
Corporate Affairs & Governance
East Cheshire NHS Trust
01625 663608
Website: www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

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