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

Documents for the vaccination services in the Highlands meeting: FOI release

All documents containing advice to the Cabinet Secretary for Health Humza Yousaf MSP in relation to the meeting with Fergus Ewing MSP and Doctors from Nairn which meeting related to vaccination services in the Highlands, which took place on 26th April by conference call including any advice, submission and all or any a...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: FOI/202500450649
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1) Please provide the following, in relation to Dr John Reynolds-Wright Minutes of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Dr Reynolds-Wright Correspondence by email or letter between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Dr Reynolds-Wright 2) Please provide, in relation to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449935
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Financial Delivery Unit work with NHS Boards: FOI release

1. A list of all NHS Boards the Financial Delivery Unit are working with or has worked with since 1 April 2023. 2. A short summary of the work undertaken and the outcomes achieved for each Board. 3. Any guidance issued to the Health Boards in 2023-24.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400410808
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Covid-19 ward closures and NHS chief executive media bids: FOI release

1. How many media bids have been made to speak to NHS chief executive Caroline Lamb in 2022 and 2023, including details of who requested the interview, and whether it was rejected or accepted and reasons for this? 2. How many Wards in Scotland have been reported to the Scottish Government that they were shut due to CO...

FOI released 100 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202300391014
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) members and non-surgical cosmetic procedure proposals: FOI release

1. Who are the members of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and what are their areas of expertise? 2. What research and work has been done in informing the proposals which have been put forward in the current consultation for regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Scotland? 3. What meet...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448384
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing packs and outcomes for the drugs consumption room at the Thistle facility: FOI release

1. Briefing packs on drugs consumption rooms in reference to the opening of the Thistle facility on 13 January 2025. 2. What specific outcomes (KPIs) will be measured to determine the success of the Thistle DCR? How will these be measured in particular? 3. How will data be collected, when will the data first be evalu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448512
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) training programme information: FOI release

Can you confirm if the NIDMAR programme was initially set up with NHS Fife.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500449794
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions and consultations concerning the regulation of aesthetic practices in Scotland: FOI release

Discussions and consultations that have taken place concerning the regulation of aesthetic practices in Scotland in relation to the following:- 1. Timeline: Please provide information pertaining to all meetings, consultations, or discussions that took place from January 2020 to the present date concerning the regulati...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.5 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448466
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Drug consumption rooms: FOI release

1. Why is there a need for consumption rooms? 2. How many young people are affected by drug related deaths across Glasgow and Scotland? 3. What are the consequences of drug related deaths on the community(local & global)? 4. What has been done in the past to decrease the number of drug related deaths in Scotland? Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500451687
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Community Health Index (CHI) numbers: FOI release

All written communication to/from Digital Health and Care, Population Health Directorate and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and/or NHS Lothian since 01 September 2024 which mentions NHS CHI numbers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446658
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queries relating to impact of Baby Box Policy: FOI release

All analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about the impact the baby box has had, from the last 12 months, and all data about how many families use it, compared to how many babies are born in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446691
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding NHS treatment waiting lists targets: FOI Review

Original request 202400444061 1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding the target announced yesterday of ending two year waits for NHS treatment by March 2026 sent by the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social C...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447283 Review of 202400444061
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Supporting Adoption: Vision and Priorities for Scotland Report specific funding information: FOI release

Regarding the funds (a) FASD Hub Scotland (b) Pathways Programme (c) ‘Supporting birth parents whose child(ren) have been permanently removed from their care’ Fund, and (d) Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund that are all mentioned on page 17 of the ‘Supporting Adoption: Vision and Priorities fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445794
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Concerns regarding aesthetics regulations and licensing: FOI release

With regards my previous email on Dec 3rd, I am asking for information on the various bodies that are advising the Scottish Government,this includes medic and non medic bodies. I understand there are a lot of medics advising such as JCCP NMC GMC Medics in general What I require are the details of all non medics both...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444447
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers correspondence: FOI release

Information regarding the statement made by the Scottish Government in response to media coverage of Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers (as referenced in the STV news article titled "Patients face lottery for support fund: 'I’ve been left to rot with Long COVID'" published on 9th December 2024 here: http...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444691
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting of Medical Royal College via the Scottish Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties: FOI release

The agenda and notes from the meeting between Scottish Government ministers/officials and medical Royal College via the Scottish Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in early June 2024. The agenda and notes from the meeting between the MAPs Programme Board and the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400445036
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Health and Social Care budget analysis: FOI release

You asked for: An explanation and analysis of the following budget lines in this year’s health and social care budget (in Level 3): Health and Capital Investment, Outcomes Framework, Education and Training, Health Improvement and Protection and Quality and Improvement. The ask requested a definition or explanation of...

FOI transferred 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: FOI/202400443878
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Improving Outcomes and Reform funding: FOI release

Information about the ‘Improving Outcomes and Reforms’ budget line in the 2025-2026 health and social care budget. Specifically, information about what this budget line is, what exactly it funds and the analysis/calculation behind the cut in this year’s budget.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443866
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care correspondence regarding Audit Scotland Report: FOI release

All communications (emails, texts) from 1 December 2024 and 4 December 2024 between Neil Gray and his staff relating to the Audit Scotland report published on 3 December.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443456
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis, all minutes/notes from meetings, about or from Michael Matheson, from between September 1 2024 and October 1.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36 s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442492
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Equally Safe Strategy (ESS) and Victim Centred Approach (VCA) funding: FOI release

Information on the total and annual funding awarded since the Equally Safe strategy was established in 2014, as well as information on the total funding awarded through the Victim Centred Approach Fund since 2022, broken down by year and recipient organisation.

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443128
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Alcohol related societal and economic costs, deaths and hospital admissions: FOI release

Number of alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions for the past 10 years, with a breakdown of the number per year since 2014. Also can you please provide the cost to the NHS/public sector for the alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions as well as the value of the alcohol sector within the specific years i...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441124
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Operational Reference Group: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Information relating to Agency Operations Reference Group. I would like a full list of all the experts and practitioners and their area of expertise and experience. Request for Information 2: I would also like a copy of the select committee consultation and the Scottish Ministers involved in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442266
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

External review of cultural development, senior leadership and governance at NHS Orkney: FOI release

1 - Scottish Government recommended and requested Professor Tracy Myhill to undertake an external review of Cultural development, senior leadership and governance at NHS Orkney. Can you please detail the recorded person, and position of this person? 2 - Scottish Government recommended and requested Professor Tracy Myh...

FOI not held 40 score 9 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400444157
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Regulations for cosmetic procedures: FOI release

1. What steps are being taken to regulate cosmetic procedures? 2. What has been done to follow up on the findings of the 2022 consultation on potential regulation (Non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: consultation analysis - final report - gov.scot ) to ensure all cosmetic treatments are carried out by appropr...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440374
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector