Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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870 matching releases

Withdrawal of NHS podiatry treatment: FOI release

All the patients who had NHS podiatry treatment withdrawn, exactly how many of those individuals were clinically deemed as being "high risk" patients at the time of their discharge by each of the following regional NHS Boards: NHS Western Isles, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Tay...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500457986
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Front Door Programme queries: FOI release

1). Which specific agencies, Health Boards, Innovation Centres and Government departments across Scotland have provided design and delivery support using public funding into the Digital Front Door programme and earlier forms of this programme (such as the NHS Scotland app) for the years from 2021/22 to 2024/25 inclusiv...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.6

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500457528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Front Door Programme queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500457528 1). Which specific agencies, Health Boards, Innovation Centres and Government departments across Scotland have provided design and delivery support using public funding into the Digital Front Door programme and earlier forms of this programme (such as the NHS Scotland app) for the years f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.6

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500463867 Review of 202500457528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministers and NHS Chief Executives meeting regarding adolescent inpatient units: FOI release

In a letter to Alex Cole-Hamilton dated 27th February 2025, the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd, wrote: “On Wednesday 26th February, myself and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care met with the Chief Executives of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian and NHS Tayside, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500457274
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland gender transitioning guide queries: FOI release

1. Why is the Guide not dated and coded to allow tracking of version changes? 2. Which Minister is designated as responsible for the Guide? 3. Which civil service head is designated as responsible for the Guide? 4. Which organisations or people out with government provided advice on the content of theguidance? 5. P...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500457124
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Primary Care Improvement Programme (PCIP) funding: FOI release

Please could you provide the following information: The total funding per annum, broken down by Health Board, for the years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24, to deliver the Primary Care Improvement Programme. (PCIP) If no breakdown available then the total funding per annum for the years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500461532
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Temporary closure of the Knoll Community Hospital in Duns: FOI release

Any written updates received from NHS Borders regarding the temporary closure of the Knoll Community Hospital in Duns. Any correspondence between Ministers and NHS Borders regarding the temporary closure of the Knoll Community Hospital in Duns. If the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has received any assura...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500457109
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Fife Tribunal and Scottish Government transphobia guidance: FOI release

1. A copy of the last press update/summary the Scottish Government communications team produced for Ministers and the First Minister regarding the tribunal. 2. A copy of the latest topical briefing regarding the tribunal. By topical briefing I mean a document which summarises an issue for the First Minister and other...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: FOI/202500457127
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Shingles vaccination administration: FOI release

1) The health evidence which supports the decision to go straight to 65 and ignore those between 65 and 70. 2) All correspondence, minutes and notes of meetings which relate to the decision to reduce the age to 65 and the approach to implementing the change. This request has been interpreted as you seeking informatio...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: FOI/202500457842
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding and Support for Children’s Services: FOI release

1. Details of Funding Allocated to Third Sector Organisations In the comments, the minister stated that £18m has been allocated to 137 organisations to support aims such as tackling child poverty, providing family support, promoting Children’s Rights, and supporting mental and physical health. Please provide a list of...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-17
Reference: FOI/202500457095
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Neurodevelopment Services queries: FOI release

The following information in relation to CAMHS and neurodevelopmental pathways: 1. clarification on the current national guidelines regarding referral pathways and how these are being implemented across different health boards. Specifically in NHS Highland. 2. information on the current capacity of CAMHS to provide n...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5 s.7 s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-06-11
Reference: FOI/202500456680
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Decision making process for 2017 misoprostol approval: FOI release

Please provide any information you have about the decision-making process that led to the 2017 approval for misoprostol to be taken at home for the termination of pregnancy (https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/cmo-2017-14.pdf).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500455437
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Lists of Approved Medical Practitioners: FOI release

The list of Approved Medical Practitioners (Section 22) covering the period from 1/12/2021 to 28/2/2022.

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.22 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500455143
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centre programme: FOI release

The latest briefing packs on the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centre program. All emails and communications around the delays for the Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Lothian, Grampian, and Tayside National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-12
Reference: FOI/202500455051
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information about the NHS Scotland Workforce: Gender Transitioning Guide: FOI release

1. Please state when work on developing the draft (Gender Transitioning) Guide began (month/year). 2. Please state when the draft Guide was first distributed to Health Boards for consultation (month/year). 3. Please state which organisations have been consulted on the draft Guide, or asked to comment in any way. This...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.17

Published: 2025-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500455189
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care's visit to Queen Margaret Hospital: FOI release

I am requesting the communications relating to the meeting of 19th February 2025, that Minister Neil Gray attended at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. Specifically; 1. I would like to see who proposed the meeting - titles are acceptable. 2. I would like to see who proposed the meeting venue - titles are accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-10
Reference: FOI/202500454109
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission documentation regarding NHS Scotland's policies on staff single-sex facilities: FOI release

All documents including emails, letters and minutes of meetings regarding discussions with the Equality and Human Rights Commission regarding NHS Scotland's policies and practices relating to access to single-sex changing facilities for staff. Specifically, please provide said information for the current calendar year...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: FOI/202500454113
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Annual Health Checks for Adults with Learning Disabilities National Implementation Group Meeting information: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport wrote to the Chief Executive of each health board that was referred to in the National Implementation Group Meeting minutes from December 5th 2024. 2. A copy of all comments that was received by the Scottish Government official from group...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: FOI/202500456334
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Health care for transgender individuals queries: FOI release

1 - a copy of all equality impact assessments related to any policies or strategies related to or impacting health care for transgender individuals in the last 10 years. If there are not EQIAs available for all these policies, please provide any explanations as to why it was not carried out for any policies that are av...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2025-03-28
Reference: FOI/202500453110
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transgender individuals health and social care queries: FOI release

7 - a summary of any engagements, meetings, or advice Scottish Ministers, or officials acting on their behalf, have had from Social Workers, Social Work professional or representative bodies, or non NHS partners who sit on integrated joint boards related to Trans Health and Social care since the publication of the Cass...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202500453403
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications sent to addresses within Safe Access Zone boundaries: FOI release

All letters, emails, leaflets, or other forms of notices that were sent by the Scottish Government to residential properties or other addresses within boundaries of the Safe Access Zones (aka Abortion Buffer Zones) which were created as a result of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act 2024. Please s...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500452910
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Census sexual experience questions: FOI release

Information on the source of the Health and Wellbeing Census sexual experience question and response options.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: FOI/202500452605
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Summit of health and social care leaders information: FOI release

With regard to the summit of health and social care leaders held at Bute House on Monday, 3 February 2025, chaired by the First Minister, I request: 1. Any minutes, notes, or official records taken during the meeting, including direct or paraphrased comments made by the First Minister, particularly any reference to ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500452061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Health and Social Care outturn spending: FOI release

Scottish Government's recorded final outturn spending amounts against each of its Level 3 categories for Health and Social Care, for each of the financial years 2019-20; 2020-21, 2021-22; and 2022-23.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500452765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Post holders on secondment within the Health and Social Care Directorates: FOI release

1. Details of all post holders who were in post within Scottish Government’s health and social care directorates on either secondment or SLA between the dates of October 2015 until October 2023 who were recruited into that secondment from either an NHS or local authority (Social Care post). 2. How many of these post h...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.3 s.4 s.7

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: FOI/202500450964
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector