AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
FOI-02407

##Request

What is the total amount that has been spent on legal fees and medical expert witness costs for tribunals related to VDPS claims linked specifically to the Covid-19 vaccines since NHSBS took over running the scheme?
 
Date Range: 01/11/21 – 20/11/24   

##Response

can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested.

As background, an applicant under the scheme can challenge the decision made about their Vaccine Damage Payment claim. This is called asking for a “Mandatory Reversal” and means the claim will be reassessed.

If the applicant disagrees with the independent medical assessor’s decision in relation to a mandatory reversal, they can either:
•	submit a reversal – this means the claim will be reassessed. There is no limit on the number of times an applicant can make this request. 
•	submit an appeal to the Social Security and Child Support Tribunal. 

The NHSBSA takes an objective approach at all stages of the appeals process and welcomes any teaching that the courts provide. More information on this process is available on the gov.uk website. 

The total spend from 1 November 2021 to 20 November 2024 in relation to Vaccine Damage Payment appeals heard by a tribunal is:
•	£50,608.00 for legal fees
•	£0 for medical expert witness costs 

Tribunals are managed by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the figures above only include legal fees paid to our third party supplier and do not include costs paid to HMTCS.       

      
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-02407

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

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: Legal fees, Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02319

#Request

_Kindly provide a summary of the responses received incorporating all of the questions posed._

_Link to the survey below which closed yesterday for your ease of reference: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/8ed94444-5229-4504-814e-5478746e5c16_

On the 30 October 2024 you clarified the following:

_I can confirm that my request relates to the recent scheme member survey_

##Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information is attached.

__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 2022” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

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, survey
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02395

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act, could you please provide the following details:

1. The make and model of all DXA scanners supplied to each NHS Trust in the UK (e.g., Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Hologic: Horizon W).

2. The distributor that supplied the manufacturer for each scanner (e.g., Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Hologic: Horizon W, supplied by Vertec)

3. Whether each scanner was purchased outright or leased

4. Details of any maintenance agreements for these scanners

5. The acquisition date for each scanner currently in use

This information will assist my research into the DXA scanner market and supplier performance.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 17 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-02395 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.

Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02374

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

‘I would like to request the contact details for all registered pharmacies in England. Their contact details MUST include the following details in Excel format (.xls or .xlsx): 

- Name of the business and legal entity, if known 

- Pharmacy registration number 

- ODS Code 

- Business address 

- Postcode 

- County 

- Official NHS shared email address of the registered pharmacy (NHS email address, i.e. pharmacy****@nhs.net)’ 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 8 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 the Open Data Portal at the following link:  

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/contractor-details

Pharmacy email addresses can be derived by using the following formula:

'Pharmacy.[enter ODS code]@nhs.net'

For example, pharmacy.fa026@nhs.net

Pharmacy ODS Codes are available via the link provided above.    

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21 

The NHSBSA does not hold the pharmacy registration number. 

##Advice and assistance 

It is possible that the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) may be able to provide the Pharmacy registration number. 

They can be contacted at: 

General Pharmaceutical Council 
Level 14 
1 Cabot Square 
London 
E14 4QJ  

Website: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/freedom-information  

Email: infogov@pharmacyregulation.org 

Tags: Contact details, Pharmacies
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02409

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

Request 

Please could you tell me what happens to blister packs that are handed in for recycling; how and where are they processed? 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on Wednesday 20 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 

However, it is possible that individual Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and prescribers will hold this information. 

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-02409 

Your personal details will be removed from the published response. 

Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-02432

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

##Request 

‘I am writing to request further clarification regarding the calculation of the weighted PLS, specifically how it is applied to different practices. I understand that the Carr-Hill formula is used, but I would appreciate more detailed information on how the indices listed on the GPP slips are calculated, particularly: Practice List Turnover Index (PLTI) Practice Age/Sex Index (PASI) Practice Market Forces Factor Index (PMFFI) Practice Additional Needs Index (PANI) These indices appear on the GP Monthly Payment slips for GMS contracts, and I would like to understand the specific formulas used for each. If possible, could you provide the relevant calculations or any documentation that outlines these processes? Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to your response.’ 

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 9 December 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 

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, Weighted PLS
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01772

##Request

I am interested in finding data relating to community pharmacy – specifically, the data to show by month, the number of contraceptive initiation consultations delivered per pharmacy via the new contraception service.

##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 was not held by the NHS Business Services Authority at the time of your request.

The Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), initiation supply of Oral Contraception (OC) from community pharmacies, started from 1st December 2023.

The December 2023 data is currently being processed but has not been passed for payment or made available for publication yet.

Please note that this request and our response is published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-01772


Tags: NHS Prescriptions, contraceptive
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01390

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

I work in the buying/pricing department for Simple Online Pharmacy contractor FK552.
It would be extremely helpful to have an excel or CVS file of all the items eligible for reimbursement and the pricing.
I already download the monthly Drug Tariff in excel for generic lines, which is very useful to our business.
Is it feasible to access similar information in bulk, on the other items such as branded ethicals?
Currently using DM+D browser for single items but the scale at which we operate would benefit from a downloadable format.

Your request was received on 21 August 2023 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

##Summary of Response



Under Section 21 of the Act, we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you. We advise that you become part of the TRUD dm+d user community as this may be better for the scale at which you operate. You can register for this at the following web link:

https://isd.digital.nhs.uk/trud/user/guest/group/0/home 

If you look for the dm+d links within this, you can freely sign up to receive the full dm+d download every Monday. 

Should you require any technical support the helpdesk can be contacted at information.standards@nhs.net or 0300 303 4777. Should you have any enquiries about any gaps on dm+d or any dm+d Editorial Policy related issues you can email: 
dmdenquiries@nhsbsa.nhs.uk


Tags: Reasonably Available, drug tariff
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01743

Thank you for your request for information about the following:

1-	How many requests have you received relating to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme since it started to date?

2-	How many of these requests were successfully paid out? 

My request relates only to COVID-19 vaccine claims from 01 January 2020.

Your request was received on 13 February 2024 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

##Response

All data as of 13 February 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 figures provided for questions 1 and 2 relate to COVID-19 vaccines.  

###Question 1

9,519 claims have been received by the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS).

###Question 2

163 claimants have been notified that they are entitled to a Vaccine Damage Payment. 

##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.

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” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ 

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 Payments
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01702

#Request#
I am writing to request NHS dentistry data under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 

Please provide per Local Authority in FY2022-23: 

- The total number of dentists with NHS activity. 

- The total number of contracted UDAs. 

- The total number of delivered UDAs. 

I would be interested in any information held by your organisation regarding my request. 
 
If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the Act. I will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to charge excessive fees. 

One piece of information which I would like to add to the request is for the dental data is to only include GDS contracts.


#Response#

A copy of the information is attached. Please read the below notes to ensure correct understanding of the data. 
 
This report contains the details from FP17s processed for the period stated 2022/2023 in England & Wales Local Authorities. The information within the report includes the data items and descriptions listed below.                                                                                                                                                       
 

Financial Year: The financial year associated with the 'Year Month' dimension in the format 'YYYY/YYYY' e.g. 2018/2019 for 201804.  
                                                                                                                             
Local Authority Name: This is the Local Authority the contract is located in.
                                                                                                                                 
UDA Performance Target: The contracted units of dental activity to be achieved for the year, as entered on CoMPASS by the PCO.
                                                                                                                          
UDA Delivered:  The units of dental activity scheduled for the financial year to date for the period selected, relating to the financial year e.g. in December this will cover the scheduled months of April to December, excluding Foundation Dentist UDA for English contracts and including UDA for Welsh contracts. 
        
  
Number of Performers:  The number of Dentists as recorded on CoMPASS submitting FP17/Os.     
                                                                                                      
Note:  The number of Dentists can be affected by working across Local Authority borders and more than one dental practice. Also, a performer will be counted in every Local Authority in which they have submitted activity in the period.                                                                                                                                                                                   


Tags: Pharmacies
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01802

Thank you for your request for information about the following: 

‘Can you please give me information regarding: 

1. How many UK citizens has the NHSBSA taken  to court over unpaid NHS prescription charges within the time frame stated in my request. 

2. How many of these were ordered to pay, in terms of fines or costs or in any other monetary way having lost the action against the NHSBSA. 

3. How many UK citizens have been found to have appealed a prescription penalty, but the NHSBSA had informed them there was no record of their appeal- and subsequently the appeal was then found. lost their appeal comminiation (any form).’ 

Your request was received on 12 March 2024 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 

##Response 

##Question 1 

0 

##Question 2 

0 

##Question 3 

This information is not held by the NHSBSA as it is not recorded as part of our processes.  

##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. 

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 2023” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence: 

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/  

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: Prescription charges
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
FOI-01496

##Request

Could I have the Equality Impact Assessment for the change in the way that pension contributions are now calculated as they have changed to be calculated on part-time salary rather than full-time.

Could I also be provided with the management papers and documents that were written and considered to support that decision when making this change.

##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.

However, it is possible that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) may hold some or all the information you require. The NHSBSA are the administrators of the Scheme and policy related queries should be directed to the DHSC. They can be contacted at:


Department of Health and Social Care
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0300 790 4007
Email: dhsc.publicenquiries@dhsc.gov.uk
Web https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care


Please note that this response will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://applications.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/FOI/foiRequestDetail.do?bo_id=01496



Tags: NHS Pensions
Organization: Freedom of Information Disclosure Log