AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-02486

#Request

_I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would like to request the following information:_

_1. The number of penalty notices issued in the past six years to new benefit claimants compared to claimants who have been receiving benefits for over 12 months._

_2. Evidence of when and what information relating to your "Check Before You Tick" campaign was provided to MyDentist Westbrook._

_3. Details of other efforts made since September 2019 to inform and educate the public about eligibility for NHS dental treatment and the "Check Before You Tick" campaign._

_4. Evidence of whether the number of penalty notices issued has increased or decreased since the implementation of the "Check Before You Tick" campaign._

##Response

__Question 1__

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 NHS Business Services Authority. 

NHSBSA does not hold information on benefits people receive. We check what exemption has been claimed on the dental form and then check with DWP who confirm whether the patient has a valid exemption. If not confirmed, then the enquiry letter is issued.

__Question 2__

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 NHSBSA.

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/ 

__Question 3__

NHSBSA issues regular communications out to the public via NHSBSA websites, social media, and YouTube videos, we also supply all Dental Practice with updated toolkits and keep them up to date on any changes and updates to share and use in their dental practice. 

__Question 4__

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. 

NHSBSA hold monthly 'PCN issued' data but this will not answer the question asked. We do not send a set number of PCNs each month or year, volumes issued are based on several factors such as the number of prescriptions tokens that have been submitted and the ability of our contact centre to handle various volumes of penalty notice contacts. If data showed a change in volumes (up or down) after a campaign started, there is no way to attribute this to a particular campaign.




Tags: Check Before You Tick, PCN, dental
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02423

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.
 
Blood Culture Collection Systems:
 
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5050ec52-a70c-4840-ae3a-408e10e2c58c
 
The details we require are:
 
What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?
 
Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages
 
Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date
 
Start date & duration of framework/contract?
 
Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?
 
Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
 
Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
 
Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 28 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 NHSBSA.

Advice and Assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) may hold some or all of the information you require. 

They can be contacted at:
 
Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Equinox House

City Link

Nottingham, NG2 4LA 

Email: foi@supplychain.nhs.uk 

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02423 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02408

##Request

I request the total costs to the NHSBSA (including all legal and expert witness costs) spent defending a vaccine damage payment scheme appeal including legal costs incurred specifically limited to cases where the applicant has been successful in securing a Vaccine Damage Payment.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 20 November 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 1 December 2024 and relates to all eligible vaccines: https://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility

All data relates to appeals made to HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS) 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 prior to the transfer of the VDPS from DWP to us. The total spend from 1 November 2021 to 1 December 2024 for fees relating to appeals heard at a tribunal where the applicant has been successful in securing a Vaccine Damage Payment is £0. This is because there have been no appeals where the decision about a Vaccine Damage Payment  has been changed by HMCTS.  
 
##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: VDPS, Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02411

##Request

Total number of claimants under VDPS paid any kind of compensation?

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 24 November 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 31 October 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. 

###About the scheme

The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) is not a compensation scheme. Therefore, zero claimants have been paid any compensation.

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: 

http://www.gov.uk/vaccine-damage-payment/eligibility

1,136 claimants have received a Vaccine Damage Payment.

##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: VDPS, payments
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02406

#Request

_I am a student and am interested in a particular medical trial. Under the Freedom of Information Act, please provide me with all current information available on study protocol IMC-F106C-101, short title is Phase 1/2 study of IMC-F106C in Advanced PRAME-Positive Cancers including start date of both phases. Thank you_

##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. The NHSBSA is not involved in any stage of clinical studies.

__Advice and Assistance__

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that the Health Research Authority and may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

Health Research Authority 
2 Redman Place 
Stratford 
London 
E20 1JQ 
Email hra.foi@nhs.net  
Web site http://www.hra.nhs.uk 


Tags: medical trial
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02402

I am writing to confirm that I have now completed my search for the information which you requested.

Request

You asked us:

Following receipt of my FOI request 02143 received in August 2024 I would like to request the same information for the period July 2024 to Sept 2024 by month.

Please can you provide the information in the form of an Excel spreadsheet.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 18 November 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 from the links below:

July 2024 – August 2024 - https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02299 

September 2024 - https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02381 

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02402

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Tags: NHS Prescription Services
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02142

##Request

Following receipt of my FOI request 01978 received in June 2024, can you now provide me with an updated spread sheet for the period April 2024 through to June 2024, by month, in the same format as previously supplied for all the dispensing appliance contractor ODS codes.  

Please can you provide the information in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. 

##Response

Section 21 – Information Already Reasonably Accessible 
 
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 at: 

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02117

 Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - Freedom of Information Act 2000 (legislation.gov.uk) 

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02142



Tags: NHS Prescriptions, ODS code
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02144

##Request

I am looking for the quarterly cashflow information of all your private capital investments (private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, private debt funds, infrastructure funds, natural resource funds, etc.) made *since the inception of the individual investments* in digital format. If the investment reports are not available since inception, the earliest records on hand will suffice.

The details per quarter for each investment should ideally include the standard data such as: Investment (Fund) Name; Vintage/Year; Period/Date; Capital Calls; Distributions; Remaining Value/Net Asset Value; Net IRR; Net Multiple.

Please note that these details would have already been provided to firms such as Preqin, Pitchbook and others in the past for each quarter.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 9 August 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

Please note the NHS Pension Scheme does not make investments. The following scheme guide are available on our website:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/2015%20Members%20Guide%20%28V13%29%2005.2024.pdf 

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/1995-2008%20Members%20Guide%20%28V25%29%2005.2024.pdf 

The scheme guides advise the following:

###Pension Scheme Fund 

The NHS Pension Scheme does not have an invested pension fund as per private sector pensions, but as a statutory scheme, benefits are fully guaranteed by the government.

Contributions from both members and employers are paid to the Exchequer, which meets the cost of Scheme benefits


Tags: NHS Pension Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02118

#Request#
Please can you advise how many pharmacies failed to deliver five clinical pathway consultations under the Pharmacy First scheme by 31st March and therefore had the initial £2,000 upfront payment recovered. Please can you provide a lit of contractors this related too.

#Response#
I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information. 
 
Please read the below notes to ensure correct understanding of the data. 
 
555 contractors have submitted claims but missed the target of 5 clinical pathway consultations during February and March 2024. A list of the pharmacy contractor codes for those pharmacies is attached. Please note that recovery of fees may not have taken place with all contractors at this time. This process is on-going. 
 
Please see the below web link which provides the name and address of each pharmacy listed. 
 
https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details  

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: Pharmacies
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02120

##Request

Please could you tell me how many NHS pension members have applied for Partial Retirement since 1 October 2023? Please provide a figure for each calendar month. 
If possible, please provide a breakdown of the monthly figures between: 

a) Medical Staff under capacity code 03 

b) Dental Staff under capacity code 08

c) other

Please could the response be provided in spreadsheet (eg .xls) format.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 26 July 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 and a copy of the information and notes explaining it is attached.

Please note that it is only identifiable that an application is for Partial Retirement at the point that it begins processing. There may be applications currently awaiting processing for Partial Retirement.

##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: NHS Pensions, Partial retirement
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02137

##Request

I know you cannot give me any personal data and I am not asking for names.  Please inform me how many one-off payments of £10,000, known either as bereavement payments or bereaved partner payments, EIBSS has paid to bereaved spouses and partners who are registered with EIBSS and whose spouses or partners died before 1 November 2017?

##Response


There have been 50, one-off payments made for spouses or partners who passed away before 1 November 2017.

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02137



Tags: EIBSS
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02124

##Request

Could you please provide me with current statistics of how many others have received a similar Fixed Penalty Notice as a result of bad advice from NHS staff

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 29 July 2024. 

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

##Our response

We do not hold the information you have requested. This is because we check what exemption has been claimed on the dental form and this is then checked with DWP who either confirm or not confirm if the patient has a valid exemption. If not confirmed, then the enquiry letter is issued. Our records do not contain information on whether a patient was misadvised.

When claiming exemption from NHS dental costs, patients have a duty of care and are responsible for knowing whether they have to pay NHS charges. When claiming exemption a declaration is signed by the patient or their representative which states: 

“The patient is responsible for the accuracy of this claim, NOT the dental practice. If you’re not certain that you’re entitled to receive free or reduced cost NHS dental services you MUST pay the dental practice.” 


Tags: DECS, Penalty Charges
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log