AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-02169

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

You asked us: 

‘I would like to know how many people have received money and approximately how much compensation for compensation in the Covid Scheme’ 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 8 August 2024.  

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response 

All data is as of 19 August 2024. All data relates to claims received by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) and those transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 1 November 2021. 

All data relates to COVID-19 vaccines. 

##About the scheme 

The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) is not a compensation scheme. Claimants can still seek damages in court. 

The VDPS provides a one-off tax-free payment, which is currently £120,000, to successful applicants where, on very rare occasions, a vaccine has caused severe disablement. A list of eligible vaccines is available at: www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility. 

##Question 1 

‘I would like to know how many people have received money’ 

As of 19 August 2024, 180 claimants have received a Vaccine Damage Payment.  

##Question 2 

‘and approximately how much compensation for compensation in the Covid Scheme.’ 

A Vaccine Damage Payment is not compensation. It is a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000. 

Based on the 180 claimants who have received their payment of £120,000 each, £21,600,000 has been paid. 

##Data Queries 

If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing, the data please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

##Reusing the data and copyright 

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data, please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information. 

Tags: VDPS, Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme, Vaccine Damage Payments
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02188

##Request

You asked us:

I would like to request the contact details for all registered pharmacies in UK. Their contact details MUST include the following details in Excel format please:
 
- Name of the business and legal entity if known

- Pharmacy registration number

- ODS Code

- Business address

- Postcode

- Official NHS shared email address of the registered pharmacy (NHS email address i.e. pharmacyFxy12@nhs.net)
 
Must include England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 27 August 2024.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you. 

The information you requested is available the Open Data Portal at the following link:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - Freedom of Information Act 2000 (legislation.gov.uk)

We do not hold the pharmacy registration number.

Tags: Pharmacies
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02182

##Request

You asked us:

The full statutory criteria the NHS has based its decision on not to make an award.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 14 August 2024. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you. 

Information about how claims are assessed and guidance the independent medical assessors use is available from our website at:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/vaccine-damage-payment-scheme-vdps-claim-process

The Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 is available at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/17/contents 

The Social Security (General Benefit) Regulations 1982 is available at: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1408/contents

Please see the following link to view section 21 in full: 

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21 

##Advice and assistance

Each claim is looked at by an independent, third-party medical assessor. They assess claims on a case-by-case basis. 

Independent medical assessors consider full medical records along with all available scientific evidence. 

To be eligible for payment under the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979, it must be proved that:

•	the vaccine, on the balance of probabilities, caused the disability; and

•	the resulting disablement is severe (60% or more)

Under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), based on Schedule 2 of The Social Security (General Benefit) Regulations 1982, severe disablement means at least 60% disabled.

You can submit a mandatory reversal if you disagree with the independent medical assessor’s decision.


Tags: VDPS, Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02161

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

‘I am doing a PhD research on the NHS dental service providing root canal treatment. I would like to know how much the NHS spends on this treatment now and historically.’ 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 16 August 2024.  

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response 

Please note that costs are not available for dental treatments, due to a course of treatment (FP17) containing 1 or more clinical items and can be in different treatment charge bands, namely Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 1 Urgent or Other. Therefore, the requested information is not held by the NHSBSA as we  only hold data on the numbers of endodontic items included on FP17s in this instance.  

Please be advised that from 1 October 2022, there was the introduction of two endodontic items, to enable distinguishing between molar and non-molar endodontics. 

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you.  

The data for 2018/2019 to 2022/2023 is published in the annual dental statistics, which is available from the link below. Table 5c in the National Overview excel document contains the data required: 

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-dental-statistics/2022-23-annual-report 

The data for 2023/2024 is available from the below link using the same instructions as above: 

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/dental-england/dental-statistics-england-202324 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - Freedom of Information Act 2000 (legislation.gov.uk) 

##Data Queries 

If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing, the data please contact foidata@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

##Reusing the data and copyright 

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. 

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at: 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence. 

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information. 

Tags: NHS Dental Services, Root canal
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02177

#Request

_I am reaching out, on their behalf, to request access to data on Never Events in Ophthalmology within England._
 
_The primary aim of this request is to analyse these critical incidents to enhance our understanding and develop strategies that can help the NHS and hospitals worldwide mitigate such events. By scrutinising these occurrences, we can identify patterns and areas for improvement, ultimately leading to better patient safety and care standards._
 
_Our team is committed to using this data responsibly and ethically, ensuring that our findings contribute positively to the ongoing efforts in reducing never events. We believe that transparency and shared learning are paramount in driving progress and preventing future errors._
 
_Thank you for considering my request in advance. I have attached a brief document that specifies the data we are seeking. I am happy to discuss further or provide any additional information required to facilitate this process._

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

__Advice and Assistance__

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

NHS England

PO Box 16738

Redditch

B97 9PT

Telephone 0300 311 22 33

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net  
  
Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/ 


Tags: Never Events in Ophthalmology
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02185

##Request

Please could you help me find out what chemical compounds are in the spike protein madder injection? COVID-19. mRNA vaccine spikevax modified 0.1mg .0.5 ml dose for inj MDV (Moderna I would like to know what company made this chemical compound 

##Response

I am sorry to explain that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the NHSBSA does not hold information about the chemical compounds found in vaccines. 

However, it is possible that the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Telephone 020 3080 6000
Email:  info@mhra.gov.ukt  
Web https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-mhra

To explain, the NHSBSA administers the Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme (VDPS) on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Each claim is assessed on a case-by-case basis by an independent medical assessor. The independent medical assessor looks at the claim form, full medical records, clinical research, epidemiological evidence, and the current consensus of expert medical opinion. Therefore, the NHSBSA does not hold the chemical compounds that are found in each vaccine. 



Tags: Moderna, covid-19
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02348

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

‘I’d like to make an FOI request for pharmaceutical product prescribing data by all Trusts or hospital pharmacy purchasing points in England for the last twelve months, including homecare usage and hospital usage, as this data is not found on the NHSBSA homepage. The pharmaceutical products of interest are: Levocarnitine sugar free alcohol paediatric solution thirty%. Pack sizes twenty ml, forty ml and fifty ml bottles. Levocarnitine paediatric solution thirty%. Pack sizes twenty ml and forty ml bottles.’ 

##On 4 November 2024 you clarified your request as follows: 

‘Many thanks for the link to SCMD. We already use it and understand that data provided shows 'The dispensed units are simply units dispensed by the hospital pharmacies – could be to a patient for inpatient/outpatient use or to a ward. The data shows aggregate activity from hospital pharmacies – it’s not patient level and as such caution should applied for any predictions that require patient level analysis' 

We would like to understand how and where prescriptions written by Trust and sent to homecare provider gets recorded? That would help us to understand the “homecare usage” for the product.  

Can you please advise if what you are offering - “We can provide the items and quantity for the pack sizes mentioned when prescribed in a hospital and dispensed in the community.”- does this data sit within PCA?  

Or is PCA strictly all prescriptions items dispensed in the community written by GPs and other authorised prescribers such as nurses, dentists, and allied health professionals. 

As we already use PCA and SCMD to gather product prescription data, we can not find where prescriptions issued by Trusts for homecare dispensing is recorded.’ 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your clarified request on 4 November 2024.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. 

##Our response 

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHS Business Services Authority. 

##Advice and assistance 

We do not hold homecare data. 

The PCA data includes hospital items dispensed in the community. However, this data is at ICB level so you cannot see how much of it originated from a hospital, additionally there is no pack level data. 

The below link shows how much of the PCA data is attributed to hospital prescribing dispensed in the community: 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/hospital-prescribing-dispensed-in-the-community 

Tags: Prescribing data
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02293

#Request

_I would like to request for the information for the contract awarded, associated with the procurement ref 21_04_02 including the following components:_

_Parties Involved: The names of the contractors and any subcontractors involved._

_Performance Reports: Evaluations and reports on the performance of the contractor._

_Tender Documents: The original tender documents and proposals submitted by bidders._

_Contract Terms: The specific terms and conditions agreed upon in the contract._

_Contract Value: The total value of the contract, including any financial breakdowns._

_Contract Duration: The start and end dates of the contract, including any extensions._

_Award Criteria: The criteria used to evaluate and award the contract._

_Meeting Minutes: Detailed records of discussions, decisions made, and actions agreed upon during the meeting._

_Agendas: The list of topics and issues scheduled for discussion._

_Presentation Materials: Slides, handouts, and other materials used during the meeting._

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHS Business Services Authority for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Advice and assistance

NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) may hold some or all of the information you require. You can contact them via:

__Email__ - foirequest@nhscfa.gov.uk 

__Online request__ form - https://cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa/information-hub/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-request-form 



Tags: procurement
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02310

##Request

The information I am looking for is, of the claimants who have appealed against having their claim rejected, how many have  a successful appeal, as a percentage.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 17 October 2024. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

##Our response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested.

All data is as of 30 September 2024 and relates to all eligible vaccines:
https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility 

All data relates to appeals received since we took over administration of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 1 November 2021 and any appeals in progress that they transferred to us. The data does not therefore reflect any appeals heard by a tribunal prior to the transfer of the VDPS from DWP to us.

51 claimants have submitted an appeal to HM Courts and Tribunals Service:
https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/if-you-disagree-with-a-decision 

Of the 51 appeals received, 13 have been heard by a tribunal. The number of successful appeals as a percentage is 0%.

##Data Queries

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data.
Reusing the data and copyright

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.

Tags: Appeals, VDPS, Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02400

#Request

_Dear NHS England,_

_Could you please answer the following questions and provide the corresponding data. For all questions, I would like any patients with the following ICD10 codes to be included please._

_J44.0 COPD with acute lower respiratory infection_
_J44.1 COPD with acute exacerbation_
_J44.8 Other Specified_
_J44.9 Unspecified_

_Please provide for the latest 12 months of data available._ 

_1. How many patients were treated in the last 12 months with any of the outlined ICD10 codes?_
 
_2. How many total spells were there in the last 12 months for any of the outlined ICD10 Codes?_
 
_3. How many day cases were there in the last 12 months for any of the outlined ICD10 Codes?_
 
_4. How many elective and non-elective spells were there in the last 12 months for any of the outlined ICD10 Codes?_
 
_5. How many total bed days were there in the last 12 months for any of the outlined ICD10 Codes?_
 
_6. How many non-elective A&E attendances were there in the last 12 months for any of the outlined ICD10 Codes?_

_Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions._

##Response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

__Advice and Assistance__

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

NHS England

PO Box 16738

Redditch

B97 9PT

Telephone 0300 311 22 33

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net
    
Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/ 



Tags: NHS England, icd10
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02387

#Request

_Records of all Band 2 & 3 roles advertised by NHS Jobs in Greater London from 30 May 2023 to date_

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information is attached.

The postcode field confirms the location of the vacancy.

The information provided is limited to what the recruiting organisation supplies us with. For more detail on each position, you may wish to write to each trust directly. A directory of Trusts and ICBs (including the ones provided in the data) can be found at the below web link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/

__Data Queries__

Please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference if you have any specific questions regarding this response; or, if you feel you may be misunderstanding or misinterpreting the information; or, if you plan on publishing the data.

__Reusing the data and copyright__

If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data please contact communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHS Jobs, NHSBSA Copyright 2024” Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

Information you receive which is not subject to NHSBSA Copyright continues to be protected by the copyright of the person, or organisation, from which the information originated. Please obtain their permission before reproducing any third party (non NHSBSA Copyright) information.


Tags: nhs jobs
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log