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Guide to Information

We are at present actively collating a new database which will give greater access to our documentation online. Due to this not all of our information is currently available to view online. You can ask for hard copies of any of the information available through our web site but we will apply a charge of 10p a sheet plus postage for providing this. We will not charge for supplying copies of documents or information available only in hard copy or for a single copy of the freedom of information act pages from our website which include the guide to information made available under this publication scheme. The contact details for requesting hard copy documents are as follows:

informationgovernance@swast.nhs.uk

Who we are and what we do

Directorial Information
Sector and Services Information
Contact and location details for public departments
How we fit in to the NHS Organisational Structure
Internal Structures within the organisation
Partnership Information
Responsibilities and biographical details of individuals making strategic and operational decisions about the provision of the authority’s services. Hard Copy Only
Partnership Agreement Processes. Hard Copy Only

What we spend and how we spend it

Financial Assurance Standards
The Role of the Finance Director in a Patient-Led NHS
Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation
Standing Orders Reservations and Delegation of Powers and Standing Financial Instruction
Authorisation Limits
Annual Audit Letter
Tendering Processes (Appendix A)
Annual Statement of Accounts. (See Annual Report)
Capital Programme Expenditure. Hard Copy Only
Staff and Board members allowances and expenses. (See Annual Report)
Details of funding. (See Annual Report)
Details of contracts currently being tendered. Hard Copy Only
Lists and values of contracts awarded. Hard Copy Only
Directorates & Departmental Budget/Spending. Hard Copy Only

What are our priorities and how are we doing

Annual Business Plan 2008/09
Strategic Direction Document 2007 – 2012
Clinical Audit Reports
Targets, Aims and Objectives
Annual Reports
Performance Figures
Health Care Commission Report
Clinical Governance & Annual Report
Staff Pay and Grading Structures
Service Users Surveys. Hard Copy Only
Details of contracts currently being tendered. Hard Copy Only
Lists and values of contracts awarded. Hard Copy Only

How we make decisions

Board Papers, agenda and minutes
Patient and Public Involvement Strategy
Internal communications guidance and criteria. Hard Copy Only

Our Policies and Procedures

HR Policies and Procedures
Recruitment Policies and Procedures
Standing Financial Procedures
Standing Orders
Complaints Procedures
Policies and procedures relating to the conduct of business and the provision of services. Hard Copy Only
Estate Management Details. Hard Copy Only

Lists and Registers

Lists of main contractors and suppliers. Hard Copy Only
Asset Registers and Information Asset Registers. Hard Copy Only
Registers of any interests kept within the authority. Hard Copy Only
Registers of gifts and hospitality provided to board members and senior personnel. Hard Copy Only
Disclosure Logs. Hard Copy Only

The Service we offer

Patient Information and News
Patient Advise Liaison Services
Advise and Guidance to SWASTS Services
Media Releases
External training and fees
Corporate Communications. Hard Copy Only

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