The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives everyone the right to access recorded information held by public authorities, including NHS organisations. We are committed to openness and transparency, and we aim to provide information wherever possible.

Who can request information? 

Anyone can make a Freedom of Information request.

What sort of information can be requested? 

You can request any recorded information that you believe NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB may hold.

What information must be included to make a valid request? 

A Freedom of Information request must:

• be in writing - this could be a letter or an email. 
• include your real name.
• include an address for correspondence - this could be an email or postal address.
• describe the information that is requested, ideally in as much detail as possible. 

How to make a request 

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB uses Corestream to coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.

Please submit your FOI request directly to the ICB via the following link: Freedom of Information Request (FOI) Form

Alternatively, you can contact the ICB in the following ways:

• Email: hwicb.foirequests@nhs.net 
• Address: Public Contact and Information Team, John Comyn Drive, Perdiswell, Worceste, WR3 7NS. 

What happens if I am unhappy with the response I receive or the way that the request was handled? 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your request, please contact the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) – Stakeholder and Public Liaison and Information Team by email at hwicb.foirequests@nhs.net

You can also refer to the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Publication Log

Please see our Freedom of Information publication log here.