Freedom of Information

NHSBSA Pensions Division - Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Welcome to the NHS Pensions (formerly the NHS Pensions Agency*) Publication Scheme. The aim of the Publication Scheme is to explain what information NHS Pensions makes available to the public and, wherever possible, provide an easy method of accessing this information. The Scheme has been developed to ensure it meets the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Act requires every public authority to specify what information they publish (in terms of information 'classes'), how the information is made available, and whether it is available free of charge or upon payment.

* The NHS Pensions Agency ceased to exist from close of business on 31 March 2006 and is now a division of a new organisation, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). However, NHS Pensions data will continue to be held on the existing systems in the same locations.

The NHSBSA became the new Data Controller from 1 April 2006 and any requests under the Freedom of Information Act should be directed to:

Information Governance Manager
NHS Business Services Authority
Bridge House
152 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6SN

Telephone: (0191) 203 5484
Fax: (0191) 281 9922
E-mail: foi.request@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Charging for Publication Scheme items - users of the NHS Pensions website

NHS Pensions classes of information are free of charge on the NHS Pensions website. Some classes link to other sources. The enquirer is responsible for other costs associated with the enquiry (such as charges made by their Internet Service Provider, personal printing costs, etc).

Charging for Publication Scheme items - those without Internet access

For those without Internet access, website content is available from:

FOI Manager, Room 162
NHS Pensions (part of the NHS Business Services Authority)
Hesketh House
200-220 Broadway
Fleetwood
Lancashire. FY7 8LG

or by e-mail to: SNewman@nhspa.gov.uk

or from the publisher where they are individually specified (e.g. Pension Scheme Regulations). However, requests for multiple print-outs, or for archived copies of documents no longer available on the web, may attract a charge for the cost of retrieval, photocopy, postage etc. We would inform you of this at the time of request (the charge would be payable in advance).

Printed Copies of the Publication Scheme

Printed copies, including large-print versions, are available from NHS Pensions free of charge on request. Contact NHS Pensions at Hesketh House.

Copyright

The material available through this Publication Scheme is subject to NHS Pensions copyright unless otherwise indicated. Unless expressly indicated on the material to the contrary, you may reproduce it free of charge in any format or medium, provided you reproduce it accurately and not in a misleading manner. Where you seek to re-publish or copy any of the copyright items in this Scheme, you must identify the source of the material and acknowledge the copyright status. Permission to reproduce material does not extend to any material accessed through the Publication Scheme that is the copyright of third parties. You must obtain authorisation to reproduce such material from the copyright holders concerned. Notes on a range of copyright issues are available from the OPSI website.

Or contact:

HMSO Licensing Division
St Clements House
2-16 Colegate
Norwich NR31BQ
Tel: 01603 621000
Fax: 01603 723000
Email: HMSO Licensing

Complaints about our Scheme

If you believe we are not complying with our obligations set out in the publication scheme complaints should be directed to SNewman@nhspa.gov.uk