Appeals process

There is a two-tier mechanism for complaints in respect of information requests, or in respect of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust's Publication Scheme. The first tier is internal review within the Trust. The second is an application or request to the Information Commissioner.

If you think that your request for information has not been properly handled, or you are dissatisfied with the outcome of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust's consideration of your request, you can try to resolve this informally with the member of staff at Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust who dealt with your request.  If you remain dissatisfied, you can seek an internal review on the issue or decision within Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.  A senior member of the Trust's staff, who has not previously been involved with your request, will undertake that review.

A request for an internal review may also be made if you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our Publication Scheme. A request for an internal review should be submitted in writing to:

FOI appeals
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust
Chorlton House
70 Manchester Road
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 9UN

or alternatively email: foi@mhsc.nhs.uk

In the event that you are not satisfied by the results of the first appeal process you may appeal to the Information Commissioner.