The types of information the Department makes available to the public, how to access it and any costs that may apply.
The DH scheme meets the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and is approved by the Information Commissioner.
Recent releases of information arising from Freedom of Information requests.
Departmental classes of information are available free of charge online on the DH website.
You can order single page print outs for no charge, multi-page print outs or archived documents may attract a fee.
The classes of information published by the Department of Health.
Specifies the role and work of the three kinds of arm's length bodies working with DH.
We value your opinion and welcome your comments on any aspect of our publication scheme.
For queries and comments about the scheme please contact the FOI unit.
Contact details for obtaining hard-copy DH publications.
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