Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust FOI Complaint Upheld
Summary
The Information Commissioner's Office has upheld a Freedom of Information complaint against Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust failed to respond to the complainant's FOI request within the statutory 20 working days required under FOIA. The ICO has issued a Decision Notice requiring the Trust to provide a substantive response to the outstanding request within 30 calendar days.
What changed
The ICO has issued a Decision Notice finding that Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust breached its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Trust failed to respond to a request for information regarding African Caribbean Community Initiative, which provides mental health services. The ICO's decision is binding and requires the Trust to provide a complete response to the outstanding request within 30 calendar days of the notice date.\n\nPublic authorities subject to FOIA obligations should ensure they have adequate procedures and resources to respond to information requests within the statutory timeframe. Failure to comply with an ICO Decision Notice may result in further enforcement action, including potential contempt of court proceedings.
What to do next
- Provide the complainant with a response to their FOI request within 30 calendar days
- Ensure future FOI requests are responded to within the statutory 20 working day timeframe
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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Date 8 April 2026
- Sector Health
- Decision(s) FOI 10: Upheld The complainant has requested information from the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) about African Caribbean Community Initiative who provide mental health services. The BCHFT has failed to respond to this request within 20 working days, as specified under FOIA. The Commissioner requires it to provide the complainant with a response to this request within 30 calendar days in accordance with its obligations under FOIA.
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