Publication scheme
The aim of a Publication Scheme is to increase the transparency of our organisation. The scheme consists of 6 classes of information that are considered to be in the public interest.
Through publishing this information, we are also aiming to improve public access to the information we hold which will make it easier to find the information you require.
The majority of the information is available in PDF format so a hard copy is instantly available.
The Trust's Publication Scheme provides corporate information in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It also adheres to the Data Protection Act 1998 and does not include any personal data in regard to staff, patients or any member of the public as we strive to keep this information entirely confidential. To ensure that the Trust is vigilant in the protection of patient and service user information a senior member of staff adopts the role of Caldicott Guardian. The Caldicott Guardian is also responsible for enabling appropriate information-sharing.
The Trust's Caldicott Guardian is Dr Caroline Kavanagh, Medical Director.
Classes of information
There are 6 classes of information in the publication scheme:
- Who we are and what we do
- What we spend and how we spend it
- Priorities and how we are doing
- How we make decisions
- Our policies and procedures
- Services we offer
Who we are and what we do
Classification of information
Community based health care services are fundamental to the success of an NHS that gives people more choice and control over their health care. We look forward to continuing to work with Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, Peterborough and Suffolk residents to ensure our services provide the very best care and treatment for each and every individual that uses our services.
Procurement
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is a member of the East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub.
For more information on the hub, visit www.eoecph.nhs.uk
Priorities and how we are doing
Classification of information
The Trust’s Board regularly reviews our progress against our 3 year strategy and annual objectives through updates and identification of actions required on quality, contractual performance and finances.
We carry out public consultations where appropriate. We do not have any active public consultations at this time.
Our policies and procedures
Classification of information
The Trust provides a wide range of policies to support staff in their everyday lives.
If you would like to see a policy, email ccs.accesstoinfo@nhs.net
