About the Act
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into force on 1 January 2005. The Act aims to promote openness and accountability by ensuring that any person that requests information held by a Scottish Public Authority, including NHS Lanarkshire, will receive that information – subject to certain exemptions.
The Act requires us to adopt a publication scheme which lists the type of information we will regularly publish and you may find many of these documents through the publications pages of this website.
Make a Request
You can make a request for information which is not available on this website by:
Freedom of Information Officer
Strathclyde Hospital
Airbles Road
Motherwell
ML1 3BW
Your Response
- You will receive a response within 20 working days.
- Some requests may incur a charge but you will be informed of this before you receive a final response.
Information Exemptions
- Some information you request may be exempt from publication.
- These exemptions are listed in the Act and include confidential and personal information such as medical records.
- If some or all of the information you request is exempt this will be explained when we respond to your request.
Unhappy with Your Response?
- If you are unhappy with the response you receive you have the right to ask for a review of the decision by writing to:
Director of Strategic Implementation Performance and Planning
NHS Lanarkshire
14 Beckford Street
Hamilton
ML3 0TA
- You can also appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner. For full details of your rights under the Freedom of Information Act visit the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.