The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act gives anyone a general right to request access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities such as East Cheshire NHS Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

The aim of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 is to create a climate of openness in public services and to inform people how public authorities make their operational decisions and how public money is used.

Before you ask us for information

Before asking us for information, please check our website to make sure it isn’t already available.

If you ask for information that is already available, we will direct you to the most specific page on our website.

Think about the information you want and try to be as specific as possible about the information you want.

We acknowledge requests in writing and, if we hold the information, we will communicate it within 20 working days.