Resourced Multi-Disciplinary Team spinal

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mr Simon wainwright

Subject: Freedom of Information Request

To: FOI Officer
[Insert Trust Name, e.g., Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust]

Dear Sir/Madam,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I kindly request the following information:

1. Inadequately Resourced Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings:

Records or reports highlighting concerns about inadequately resourced MDT meetings within the Trust.

Steps taken by the Trust to address such resource issues and ensure effective MDT operations.

Any documented instances where the lack of adequate resourcing in MDT meetings led to adverse outcomes or delays in patient care.

2. Failures to Disclose Trust Investigation Policies:

A copy of the Trust’s current policy or policies governing internal investigations (including clinical incidents, complaints, or governance reviews).

Any records or correspondence documenting instances where the Trust failed to disclose these policies upon request.

Procedures in place to ensure transparency and accessibility of such policies to patients, families, and other stakeholders.

If the request exceeds the cost limit, I would appreciate advice on refining the scope.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.

Yours faithfully,

mr Simon wainwright

FOIRequest, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information requests made in relation
to information held by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

In accordance with Trust policy and the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000, a period of 20 working days is assigned for
processing your request.  [Working days within the NHS refers to
Mon-Fri.]  We will provide you with an explanation if we find that there
is any reason why this period may extend beyond the period prescribed by
the Act.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the procedure.

Kind regards

Angelica Favaro

Freedom of Information Team

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Tel: 0161 206 1130

Email: [1][NCAFT request email]

Web: [2]northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

X/Twitter: [3]twitter.com/ncalliance_nhs

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FOIRequest, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Dear Simon,  

We are writing to inform you that your FOI request is currently being
processed, however, unfortunately, on this occasion, your completed
request will not be released within the statutory period, as we are still
gathering information. We do, however, endeavour to have your completed
response over to you as soon as we can.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Kind Regards

Angelica Favaro

Freedom of Information Team

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Tel: 0161 206 1130

Email: [1][NCAFT request email]

Web: [2]northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

X/Twitter: [3]twitter.com/ncalliance_nhs

From: FOIRequest <[NCAFT request email]>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 2:16 PM
To: mr Simon wainwright <[FOI #1204865 email]>
Subject: FOI 14464 - acknowledgement

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information requests made in relation
to information held by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

In accordance with Trust policy and the requirements of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000, a period of 20 working days is assigned for
processing your request. [Working days within the NHS refers to Mon-Fri.]
We will provide you with an explanation if we find that there is any
reason why this period may extend beyond the period prescribed by the Act.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the procedure.

Kind regards

Angelica Favaro

Freedom of Information Team

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Tel: 0161 206 1130

Email: [4][NCAFT request email]

Web: [5]northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

X/Twitter: [6]twitter.com/ncalliance_nhs

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