Information within the Freedom of Information Publication Scheme is divided into seven categories.
Who we are and what we do
- About us
- How we fit into the NHS structure
- Board of directors
- Our governors
- Our sites
- Our constitution
- Location and contact details for all public-facing departments
- Contact us
What we spend and how we spend it
- Financial statements, budgets and variance reports – See our board page or see spend value over £25,000.
- Capital programme
- Staff and Board members’ allowances and expenses – Available upon request, contact [email protected]
- Staff pay and grading structures
- Procurement and tendering procedures – Procurement services are managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust
- Details of contracts currently being tendered – Procurement services are managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust
- List and value of contracts awarded – Procurement services are managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust
- Annual Statement of Accounts
- Annual Reports
- Spend Value over £25,000
What our priorities are and how we are doing
- Annual Reports
- Annual business and/or commissioning plan
- Targets, Aims and Objectives
- Strategic Direction document (5 year plan)
- Performance management information
- Reports by regulatory organisations
- Service User Surveys
- Privacy impact assessments
How we make decisions
- Board meeting papers
- Council of Governors meetings
- Patient and public engagement strategy
- Public consultations – No current public consultations.
Our policies and procedures
- Policies and procedures relating to the conduct of business and the provision of services – Available upon request, contact [email protected]
- Standing financial procedures/instructions
- Complaints and other customer service policies and procedures
- Data protection/records management/Caldicott Guardian
- Estate management – Estate Management services are managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust
Lists and registers
- Asset registers – The Trusts assets are managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust who maintain the register.
- CCTV – The Trust’s supplier of the contract for CCTV maintenance and support is Vizsec (UK) Ltd Visual Security Systems. The contract renewal date is 31 February 2020. CCTV is managed by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions LLP on behalf of the Trust
- Any register of interests kept in the authority
- Register of Gifts and Hospitality provided to Board members and senior personnel – Available upon request, contact [email protected]
- FOI Disclosure Log – please contact [email protected]
The services we offer
- Clinical services provided and/or commissioned
- Non-clinical services
- Patient information leaflets and other booklets and newsletters
- Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
- Disclosure of health records
- Chaplaincy
- Bereavement service
- Corporate communications and media releases
The Trust’s commitment to publish information excludes any information which can legitimately be withheld under the exemptions set out in the NHS Openness Code or the Freedom of Information Act. Where individual classes are subject to exemptions, the main reasons are, for example, the protection of commercial interests and personal information under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Make a request
To make a request, please contact the Trust’s FOI office via details below:
Freedom of information officer
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
Email:
[email protected]
