Request for information on local incidence of stress and anxiety
| Authority | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-11-25 |
| Outcome | Information not held |
| Outcome date | 2021-12-21 |
| Case ID | 2109262 |
Summary
A request for statistics on stress and anxiety incidence, diagnoses, prescriptions, and economic impact on the Isle of Man between 2017 and 2021 was refused because the Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the information.
Key Facts
- The Department of Health and Social Care refused the request under Section 11(3)a of the Act as the information is not held.
- The Department was redesigned on 1 April 2021 following Sir Jonathan Michael's Independent Review.
- The redesign separated policy setting from care delivery, with Manx Care now responsible for service delivery.
- The response directed the requester to other departments including Treasury, Manx Care, and the Cabinet Office for specific data points.
- No specific statistics or financial figures regarding stress and anxiety were disclosed in this response.
Data Disclosed
- 2017
- 2021-11-25
- 2021-12-21
- 1 April 2021
- Section 11(3)a
Exemptions Cited
- Section 11(3)a of the Act (Information not held)
Original Request
Between January 2017 to present day what percentage of the overall population has been signed of work due to stress and/or anxiety? How many people on the Isle of Man have been diagnosed with stress and/or anxiety from January 2017 to present date, broken down by year? Of these how many were given a prescription for medication? How many work days have been lost due to stress and/or anxiety in the same time frame broken down the same way? Again, using the same time frame and break down what was the financial burden on the Manx NHS due to stress and/or anxiety and what percentage was it of the overall budget? What is the estimated cost of stress and/or anxiety on the local economy when considering working days lost in this time frame? What percentage of all work absence on island is stress/anxiety related within this time frame? Are the currently any local public health campaigns to address the issue of stress? Finally what, if any, is the Isle of Man's general policy/guidance for doctors to diagnose and treat stress? ( i.e. are they free to make individual decisions on what constitutes excess stress and once a diagnoses has been made are they free to suggest any medication or course of action they deem appropriate or do they have to work within a preordained framework?)
Data Tables (1)
| Request | Department |
|---|---|
| Between January 2017 to present day what percentage of the overall population has been signed of work due to stress and/or anxiety? | Treasury (Social Security) |
| How many people on the Isle of Man have been diagnosed with stress and/or anxiety from January 2017 to present date, broken down by year? | Manx Care |
| Of these how many were given a prescription for medication? | Manx Care |
| How many work days have been lost due to stress and/or anxiety in the same time frame broken down the same way? | Treasury (Social Security) |
| Again, using the same time frame and break down what was the financial burden on the Manx NHS due to stress and/or anxiety and what percentage was it of the overall budget? | Manx Care |
| What is the estimated cost of stress and/or anxiety on the local economy when considering working days lost in this time frame? | Treasury (Social Security) |
| What percentage of all work absence on island is stress/anxiety related within this time frame? | Treasury (Social Security) |
| Are the currently any local public health campaigns to address the issue of stress? | Cabinet Office (Public Health) |
| Finally what, if any, is the Isle of Man's general policy/guidance for doctors to diagnose and treat stress? (i.e. are they free to make individual decisions on what constitutes excess stress and once a diagnoses has been made are they free to suggest any medication or course of action they deem appropriate or do they have to work within a preordained framework?) | Manx Care |
Full Response Text
Chief Executive: Kathryn Magson Freedom of Information Team 1st Floor Belgravia House Circular Road Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1AE
Our ref: 2109262 21 December 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 25 November 2021 and which states:
"Between January 2017 to present day what percentage of the overall population has been signed of work due to stress and/or anxiety? How many people on the Isle of Man have been diagnosed with stress and/or anxiety from January 2017 to present date, broken down by year? Of these how many were given a prescription for medication? How many work days have been lost due to stress and/or anxiety in the same time frame broken down the same way? Again, using the same time frame and break down what was the financial burden on the Manx NHS due to stress and/or anxiety and what percentage was it of the overall budget? What is the estimated cost of stress and/or anxiety on the local economy when considering working days lost in this time frame? What percentage of all work absence on island is stress/anxiety related within this time frame? Are the currently any local public health campaigns to address the issue of stress? Finally what, if any, is the Isle of Man's general policy/guidance for doctors to diagnose and treat stress? ( i.e. are they free to make individual decisions on what constitutes excess stress and once a diagnoses has been made are they free to suggest any medication or course of action they deem appropriate or do they have to work within a preordained framework?)" 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 other Departments. To provide advice and assistance, 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 Department
ensures the separation between the setting of policy and strategy and the delivery of care services by Manx Care. To provide further advice and assistance, I have listed below your individual requests and the relevant Departments that may be able to help you. You may wish to re- submit your request to these Departments and the options are available on the Freedom of Information request portal. Request Department Between January 2017 to present day what percentage of the overall population has been signed of work due to stress and/or anxiety? Treasury (Social Security) How many people on the Isle of Man have been diagnosed with stress and/or anxiety from January 2017 to present date, broken down by year? Manx Care Of these how many were given a prescription for medication? Manx Care How many work days have been lost due to stress and/or anxiety in the same time frame broken down the same way? Treasury (Social Security) Again, using the same time frame and break down what was the financial burden on the Manx NHS due to stress and/or anxiety and what percentage was it of the overall budget? Manx Care What is the estimated cost of stress and/or anxiety on the local economy when considering working days lost in this time frame? Treasury (Social Security) What percentage of all work absence on island is stress/anxiety related within this time frame? Treasury (Social Security) Are the currently any local public health campaigns to address the issue of stress? Cabinet Office (Public Health) Finally what, if any, is the Isle of Man's general policy/guidance for doctors to diagnose and treat stress? (i.e. are they free to make individual decisions on what constitutes excess stress and once a diagnoses has been made are they free to suggest any medication or course of action they deem appropriate or do they have to work within a preordained framework?) Manx Care Please quote the reference number 2109262 in any future communications.
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