Fees and Charges for Freedom of Information Requests

The Freedom of Information Act and the associated Fees Regulations stipulate that we cannot levy a fee for information unless there is a statutory basis for doing so or the amount of time taken to locate the information exceeds 18 hours. However we are allowed to charge for disbursements related to the provision of information and any reformatting requested by the applicant provided we ensure that applicants are aware of any charges which may be made.

No charges will be made for any information accessed via our website. For any information which is provided in hard copy and where there is no statutory provision for charges our rates for photocopying, reformatting and postage will normally be as follows:

Table of charges

Provision of documents that require scanning or provision requested through alternative media will incur a charge that will be agreed in advance on request to the Freedom of Information Lead.

The Trust, at its own discretion, will determine to waive all costs under £5 in respect of a single request made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000; however, above this sum full disbursement costs will be charged.  This decision will be reviewed periodically in line with charges set out in the Trust Freedom of Information Policy.

If you want any further information about the provision of information or have any difficulty accessing information provided on our website please contact the Trust's Freedom of Information Officer by e-mail on foi@kgh.nhs.uk or alternative write to us at the following address:-

Freedom of Information Officer

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Rothwell Road

Kettering

Northants

NN16 8UZ