Dear FOI Team,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Specifically, I would like to understand the contracts or agreements in place between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) related to the establishment and support of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) and Physician Associates (PAs).

Please provide copies of any contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), or other formal agreements between DHSC and RCP regarding the FPA and PA support.

I am particularly interested in details related to funding, responsibilities, and any performance metrics outlined in these contracts.

Additionally, please share any relevant correspondence, meeting minutes, or reports related to the collaboration between DHSC and RCP in this context.

I understand that some information may be exempt from disclosure under FOI regulations. However, I appreciate your efforts to provide as much relevant information as possible.
Please consider this request within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days. If you require any clarification or additional details, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

Dr Sandeep Bansal