Independent reviewing officers

Summary

The requester asked for yearly statistics on independent reviewing officers employed by and leaving the Department of Health and Social Care between 2011 and 2020, including their prior social work experience. The Department responded that it does not hold this information because social care services were transferred to Manx Care following a system redesign on 1 April 2021.

Key Facts

• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested information on independent reviewing officers.
• The information may be held by Manx Care, which now handles the operational delivery of social care.
• The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.
• The redesign separated policy setting (DHSC) from service delivery (Manx Care).
• The requester is advised to re-submit the request to Manx Care.

Data Disclosed

• 2011-2020
• 1 April 2021
• 1825165
• 1774557
• 3 June 2021
• 7 June 2021

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

How many independent reviewing officers have been employed by DHSC and how many have left their job at the DHSC From 2011-2020 Can this be wrote in yearly numbers. Each year how many independent reviewing offers, (that hold child protection meetings) left the department. Then how many were employed by the department of social care. Second question how many independent reviewing officers for social care who have previously been employed by the department as social workers?

Data Tables (2)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team Crookall House Demesne Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3QA Tel: (01624) 686324 Email: dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc

Our ref: 1825165 7 June 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received 3 June 2021 and which states:

"How many independent reviewing officers have been employed by DHSC and how many have left their job at the DHSC From 2011-2020 Can this be wrote in yearly numbers. Each year how many independent reviewing offers, (that hold child protection meetings) left the department. Then how many were employed by the department of social care. Second question how many independent reviewing officers for social care who have previously been employed by the department as social workers? Our response to your request: While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care ('the Department') is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested as it may be held by Manx Care. You may wish to re-submit your request to Manx Care which is an option available on the Freedom of Information request portal, who may be able to help you. To provide advice and assistance, as previously responded to the applicant re: 1774557, The Department of Health and Social Care redesigned on 1 April 2021 as a direct result of Sir Jonathan Michael’s Independent Review of the Isle of Manx Health and Care System.
This Review continues to be a catalyst for change and improved service provision. The redesigned DHSC ensures the separation between the setting of policy and strategy and the delivery of services by Manx Care.

Social Care falls under the operational delivery of Manx Care, if you require assistance submitting your request to Manx Care please do not hesitate to contact me. Please quote the reference number 1825165 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely