What is the publication scheme?
BMA - Freedom of Information Act 2000 - FAQsand an explanation of the types of information that the GP holds but cannot make available (and why). The NHS set up a Freedom of Information Act project team to give advice and guidance to the NHS on its duties under the Act. This team worked with the BMA, through its medico-legal committee, to produce a model publication scheme for GPs. The NHS Freedom of Information website now has available an online publication scheme tool for independent practitioners
Related QuestionsFreedom of Information frequently asked questionsA Publication Scheme is essentially a guide for the public regarding the information that the Council publishes. The Publication Scheme describes: the "manner" in which the information is available, for example, how the information can be obtained; and the format in which the information is available, such as the website, at a library or contact point, for inspection in a council office.Related Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - Freedom Of Information Act - De...The Act places a duty on public authorities to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary Publication Scheme has been approved by the Information Commissioner. The Publication Scheme must set out the types of information we intend to publish on an ongoing basis, the form in which the information is published and details of any charges.Related Questions
Where do I obtain a copy of the Publication Scheme?
Freedom of Information frequently asked questionsThe Council's website has a special section on Freedom of Information which is where you will find the Publication Scheme.
Related QuestionsWhere do I go for help about the Publication Scheme?
Freedom of Information frequently asked questionsYou can ask for help from Information First Stop at the Kensington Central Library and Chelsea Library. Alternatively, you can email foi@rbkc.gov.uk or write to:
Related QuestionsFAQs What is a publication scheme?
FAQSThe Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Publication Scheme is a complete guide to the information routinely published by the Trust. It is a description of the type of information our Trust makes publicly available, concerning the way in which we work. We will review the Scheme at regular intervals and monitor how it works. It is important this Scheme meets your needs. It has been designed so that you can easily find the information you require and more.
Related QuestionsWhy does the Trust have a publication scheme?
FAQSUnder Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, which can be viewed in full by visiting www.hmso.gov.uk, The Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a legal duty to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. The purpose of the Act is to promote greater openness by all public authorities (including NHS Trusts). No. Although the Publication Scheme will help you to find all the information the Trust publishes, patient confidentiality is NOT affected.
Related QuestionsThe information I want is not in the Publication Scheme. Why?
Freedom of information homeWe can only publish in the Scheme a small proportion of the documents we produce. The information you want may not be easily published, may be exempt (see exemptions) or may have been excluded because we considered it was not of sufficient general interest. FAQ.asp
Related QuestionsWhen will the Publication Scheme start?
Freedom of Information FAQsAll Police Forces must have a scheme approved by the Scottish Information Commissioner in operation by 1 June 2004. Other public authorities have different start dates. You can contact Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary with your comments, suggestions or complaints. You may also contact the Scottish Information Commissioner.
Related QuestionsBack to topQ: What is a publication scheme?
Freedom of Information FAQs â?" For organisationsA Publication Scheme is both a public commitment to make certain information available and a guide to how that information can be obtained. All publication schemes have to be approved by the Information Commissioner and should be reviewed by authorities periodically to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
Related QuestionsBack to topQ: What is a model publication scheme?
Freedom of Information FAQs â?" For organisationsWhere a large number of public authorities all perform very similar functions, the Freedom of Information Act allows for model schemes to be developed. The model schemes contain pre-defined classes of information with fairly general titles, as well as standard information about charging and manner of publication. Once a model scheme has been approved by the Information Commissioner, it may be adopted by the public authorities it was designed for.
Related QuestionsHow can I comment on the publication scheme and its contents?
Freedom of Information - Frequentley asked questionsPublication schemes are something new and we would welcome any suggestions you may have. It is expected that the publication scheme will develop considerably over the coming years and we invite you to contribute to this development.
Related QuestionsWhat type of information is included in the Publication Scheme?
Freedom of Information frequently asked questionsPublication does not refer solely to printed material. It has been interpreted as widely as possible to include material available on our web site, printed books, reports, and leaflets.
Related QuestionsWhy does the Council need to have a Publication Scheme?
Freedom of Information frequently asked questionsThe Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires that all public authorities must have a Publication Scheme in place by the end of February 2003. The Publication Scheme is intended to promote a culture of openness by encouraging the proactive publication of material held by the authority. The purpose of the Scheme is to make sure that a significant and growing amount of information is easily available without the need for individuals to make a specific request.
Related QuestionsWhat does the College Publication Scheme cover?
Burnley College Network RegulationsThis Publication Scheme covers information routinely published by Burnley College. It is a list of 'classes', groups, or types of information. The classes are arranged in sections, e.g. Governance, Finance and Resources, Management, Student Information etc. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the College has a duty to specify what information classes it makes available, how the information is made available, and whether it is available free of charge or upon payment.
Related QuestionsHow do I obtain information listed in this Publication Scheme?
Burnley College Network RegulationsThe majority of the information the Publication Scheme contains is, or will shortly be, freely available on this website. Some information has been marked as ''available for inspection at the College''. This is because some information is either too large or in an unsuitable format to be made electronically available or photocopied. Contact the Freedom of Information Officer to arrange to inspect this information.
Related QuestionsWhat if I want some information that is not included in the Publication Scheme?
Frequently Asked Questions - Freedom Of Information Act - De...Devon and Cornwall Constabulary is under no legal obligation to provide any additional information outside the Publication Scheme until 1 January 2005. However, before that date we will continue to endeavour to meet reasonable requests for other information where possible.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a publication scheme and an asset list?
PSI Regulations FAQsA publication scheme covers published documents and often details documents in broad categories, e.g. minutes of meetings. Asset lists take this approach further, covering specific items and describing them so they can be identified individually by title and description of contents. For example: ’ minutes of Strategy Board Meetings’ is less specific than ’Minutes of Meeting of Strategy Board on 16 December 2005 ’ as part of a list of all meetings.
Related QuestionsHow do I get access to information that was created before the Publication Scheme started?
Freedom of information homeSend a written enquiry (by post or by email) to the Freedom of Information Officer, who will respond as soon as possible. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please bear in mind that some older information will have been destroyed according to British Council retention guidelines. FAQ.asp
Related QuestionsWhere can I find the Health and Safety Department's entry to the University Publication Scheme?
University of Edinburgh Health & Safety DepartmentOur entry can be found either on the Records Management site at http://www.pubs.recordsmanagement.ed.ac.uk/, which is the full scheme for the University, or on our website via the link below. This is only the Health and Safety Department's entry to the Publication Scheme. For Further Information on this FAQ please refer to: http://www.safety.ed.ac.uk/resources/General/Publication_Scheme_entry.shtm.
Related QuestionsDo salaried GPs, etc need to complete a publication scheme?
Freedom of Information - NHSIf you are a salaried GP, salaried dentist, etc you will be covered by your Primary Care Trust's (PCT's) publication scheme and you will therefore not need to produce a publication scheme (though other non-salaried GPs, etc in your practice will need to produce one listing their details). If your practice has adopted the national General Medical Services (GMS) contract or a local Personal Medical Services (PMS) contract you will need to produce a publication scheme.
Related QuestionsI've approved my online publication scheme, how can I make alterations?
Freedom of Information - NHSYes, you can make online alterations to your publication scheme. You will first need to temporarily unapprove the publication scheme. While your publication scheme is unapproved it will not be available to the general public.
Related QuestionsWhen will I be able to make a request for information not already on our publication scheme?
Freedom of Information FAQsThere will be full access to information from 1 January 2005. This will allow you to request any information held by Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary which is not already made available through this Publication Scheme.
Related QuestionsIndex.aspThere will be full access to information from 1 January 2005. This will allow you to request any information held by Lothian and Borders Police which is not already available through this Publication Scheme.Related Questions
How do people see our Publication Scheme if they haven’t got access to the Internet?
Frequently Asked Questions - Freedom Of Information Act - De...Copies of the Publication Scheme are available in all public libraries through Devon and Cornwall and on request from the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary Freedom of Information Officer. Most information within the Scheme will be available free of charge on request from the Freedom of Information Officer if you do not have access to the Internet.
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