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Freedom of information requests

The Freedom of Information Act (2000) – or FOI act – gives you the right to request access to any recorded information we hold, promoting a culture of openness and accountability across the public sector.

Before making an FOI request

Please check if the information that you’re interested in is already available.

We publish information on this website, so you may find the answer to your question is already here. Check our publication scheme to see what information we publish.

If you request information that we’ve already published, we will refer you to the published source.

Anyone, anywhere in the world, can make a freedom of information request. You can ask for any recorded information that you think we may hold.

If the information is environmental, we will respond according to the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR). You do not have to know whether the information you want is covered by the EIR or the FOI act. When you make a request, we will decide which law applies.

If the information is your own personal data, then you should make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act (2018), and not under the FOI act.

Make an FOI request now

Your request must be in writing and has to include:

  • Your real name (we do not have to respond to requests submitted under a pseudonym).
  • Your address (email addresses are acceptable).
  • A description of the information you wish to obtain.

Send your request in writing to: NHS South West London, 120 the Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RH

Or email us:

[email protected]

How soon will I get a reply?

You will receive a full reply within twenty working days.

What if I’m unhappy with the response?

If you think that your FOI request hasn’t been dealt with in the right way, please contact us for an internal review using the contact details above.