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Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

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Class Description: In this class we will publish any changes we make to this Publication Scheme, the criteria on which our information management policies are made and a referral point for all enquires regarding information management generally in the Trust. We will also publish any proposed changes or additions to publications already available.

Changes to this Publication Scheme

The content of this Publication Scheme is reviewed and altered regularly to ensure publications and websites which are referred to are up to date. Previous versions of the Scheme in printed form, as well as the log of changes made, are available on request.

Information Management

The Trust has an Information Governance Working Group that considers all information management policies, and reports to the Board for policy ratification. The scope of the IG Group includes Freedom of Information, and the management of this Publication Scheme. All enquiries should be directed to the Publication Scheme Co-ordinator, as detailed below.

For the most part, we will charge you only for hard copies or copying onto media (e.g. CD ROM). Some information is available free, but for others there may be a charge. The charges will vary according to how information is made available. 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.

b) For those without Internet access
We will provide a single print-out of the information requested, this would be available by post from Publication Scheme Co-ordinator or by personal application at:

Trust Headquarters
Rikenel
Montpellier
Gloucester
GL1 1LY

c) Requests for multiple printouts
Requests for multiple printouts, or for archived copies of documents which are no longer accessible or available on the web, may attract a charge of 10p per sheet and an administrative charge of £10, to cover the time taken to retrieve information and the cost of photocopying, 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.

d) Leaflets, brochures or booklets
Available free of charge from:

Gloucestershire Community Patient and Advice Liaison Service (PALS)
Hesters Way Community Resource Centre
Cassin Drive
Cheltenham
Glos GL51 7SU

Free phone: 0800 151 548
Tel: 01242 242156 (Office)
Fax: 01242 269383

e) E-mail

Email will be free of charge unless it states otherwise.

The charges will be reviewed regularly.

To Request Information

To make a request for Information, either use the on-line request form or write, with your name, address and a description of the information you require to:

Charges for information from the Publication Scheme are as outlined above. Charges for other information will be assessed when the request is received and will be notified to you in advance.

The material available through this Publication Scheme is subject to the Mental Health Trust's copyright unless otherwise indicated. Unless expressly indicated on the material to the contrary, 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 a range of copyright issues, see the HMSO web site or contact: