What you need to know about Freedom of Information (FOI) at the Department of Health.
Details about how to make a request for information from the Department of Health and where you should look for information before submitting a request.
Details about what information the department publishes and how it is made available.
Recent releases of information arising from Freedom of Information requests.
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of your request for information you can follow our independent internal complaints process.
The Department of Health strives to meet our legal responsibilities in responding to FOI requests. We routinely publish our performance in responding to initial requests and completing internal reviews.
This Charter is for anyone who has dealings with the Department of Health whether through correspondence, involvement in consultations or collaborative policy development or if for any other reason we hold personal information about you.
The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 received Royal Assent on 30 November 2000.
Contact details for obtaining hard-copy DH publications.