Recent releases of information arising from Freedom of Information requests.
Final batch of documents held on the safety of blood and blood products, 1970-1985.
Response to a request for: The number of under 18-year-olds who have had a) two or more abortions b) three or more abortions c) four or more abortions d) five or more abortions, broken down by Primary Care Trust for the last three years.
A Stronger Local Voice sets out the Government's plans for the future of patient and public involvement in health and social care. These plans include the establishment of local involvement networks (LINks) which will replace patient forums. LINks will work with existing voluntary and community sector groups, as well as interested individuals to promote public and community influence in health and social care. The package of plans is designed to promote the importance of user and public involvement at all levels of the health and social care system, and to create a system which enables more people to become involved and have their voices heard.
Response to request for a copy of the report of the study about the National Health Service university (NHSu) which was chaired by Sir William Wells.
In 2006 the Department commissioned a review of all the documents held between 1970-85 relating to blood safety. A copy of the 'Review of documentation relating to the safety of blood products 1970-85 (Non A non B hepatitis)' was issued on 22 May 2007, together with all the references. The review has been sent to various people, including Lord Archer, and to other interested parties.
Response to request for cost of GP patient survey.