Part Two: The Classes Of Information That We Hold

15. THIS PUBLICATION SCHEME

The Publication Scheme is a “live” document, which will be amended to reflect changes concerning Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust will use this class to publish any changes we make to this Publication Scheme. We are currently developing procedures to support the operation of this Scheme, and we will make these available when they are complete. These procedures will be based upon the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the associated Codes of Practice.

Information Management
Our information management policies will be based upon models of good practice as recommended by the NHS Information authority (www.nhsia.nhs.uk). Enquiries about information management in the Trust should be directed to either the Caldicott Guardian, who details appear in Part One, or:

Mr David Philpott,
Head of ICT Security,
Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust,
Rectory Road,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B75 7RR.

Tel: 0121 378 2211

E-mail: [email protected]

Cost of Information
Some information is available free, but for others there may be a charge. For the most part we will charge only for hard copies or copying onto media (e.g. CD ROM). The charges will vary according to how information is made available and how many items are requested. Charges are as follows:

a) Via the Trust’s Web Site - free of charge, although any charges for Internet Service provider and personal printing costs would have to be met by the individual.

For those without Internet access, a single printout as on the website would be available by post from the Publication Scheme Co-ordinator, or by personal application at Trust Headquarters. However, requests for multiple printouts, or for archived copies of documents, which are no longer accessible or available on the web, may attract a charge for the retrieval, photocopy, postage etc. We will let you know the cost and charges that will have to be paid in advance. We will not provide printouts of other organisations’ websites.

b) Leaflets and brochures - Free of charge for leaflets or brochures on, for example, services we offer to the public. A list of is available from Ruth Jones. Email: [email protected]

c) “Glossy” brochures or other bound paper copies, or in some cases a CD Rom, video or other mediums, will be charged.

d) E-mails will be free of charge unless it says otherwise.

The charges will be reviewed regularly.

Copyright
The material available through this Publication Scheme is subject to the Trust’s copyright unless otherwise indicated. Unless expressly indicated to the contrary on the material, it may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium, provided it is reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading manner. Where any of the copyright items in this Scheme are being re-published or copied to others, you must identify the source of the material and acknowledge the copyright status.

Permission to reproduce material does not extend to any material accessed through the Publication Scheme that is the copyright of third parties. You must obtain authorisation to reproduce such material from the copyright holders concerned. For HMSO Guidance Notes on arrange of copyright issues, see the HMSO web site:
www.hmso.gov.uk/guides.htm

Or contact:


HMSO Licensing Division,
St Clements House,
2-16 Colegate,
Norwich,
NR3 1BQ
Tel: 01603 621000,
Fax: 01603 723000,
Email: HMSO Licensing

Other sections

1. About the Good Hope Hospital NHS Trust
2. Who we are
3. Financial and Funding Information
4. Corporate Information
5. Aims, Targets and Achievements
6. Our Services
7. Reports and Independent Enquiries
8. Policies and Procedures
9. Public Involvement and Consultation
10. Regular Publications and Information for the Public
11. Complaints
12. Human Resources
13. Communications with the Press and Media Releases
14. Environmental Information
15. This Publication Scheme

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