Covid-19 vaccinations isle of man
| Authority | Manx Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-11-26 |
| Outcome | No information sent - all held but exempt |
| Outcome date | 2021-12-22 |
| Case ID | 2115693 |
Summary
The requester asked for detailed dates and monthly statistics regarding the Isle of Man's COVID-19 vaccination rollout by category and dose. Manx Care refused to provide the data directly, citing that the information is already reasonably accessible via the official government website.
Key Facts
- The request was received on 2021-11-26 and responded to on 2021-12-22.
- The authority handling the request was Manx Care.
- The outcome was 'No information sent - all held but exempt'.
- The refusal was based on Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
- The authority directed the requester to covid19.gov.im for the statistics.
Data Disclosed
- 2021-11-26
- 2021-12-22
- 2115693
- Section 20
- covid19.gov.im/covid-19-vaccination-statistics
- covid19.gov.im/open-data-downloads
Exemptions Cited
- Section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information reasonably accessible)
Original Request
Please can you provide details for the covid-19 vaccination roll out on the Isle of Man including the dates that the roll out was available for first and second doses by category (I.e. age or vulnerable groups). Please can you also provide the data on the number of total number of covid-19 vaccinations administed by month ideally split into first and second doses. Thank you
Data Tables (1)
Full Response Text
Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000
Our ref: 2115693 22nd December 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 26th November 2021 which states:
"Please can you provide details for the covid-19 vaccination roll out on the Isle of Man including the dates that the roll out was available for first and second doses by category (i.e. age or vulnerable groups). Please can you also provide the data on the number of total number of covid-19 vaccinations administered by month, ideally split into first and second doses. Thank you"
Our Response
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under section 20 of the Act, we
are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably
accessible to you, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee. Vaccination Statistics are
available on the covid-19 website: covid19.gov.im/covid-19-vaccination-statistics and
covid19.gov.im/open-data-downloads
Please quote the reference number 2115693 in any future communications.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.
An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. I will now close your request as of this date.