Alcohol and Drug Deaths 2010-2022

Summary

A request was made for monthly totals of alcohol and drug-related deaths in the Isle of Man from 2010 to 2022. Manx Care responded that the information is not held because they do not possess death certificates or cause of death data.

Key Facts

• The request covered the period from 2010 to 2022 inclusive.
• Manx Care does not hold death certificates or cause of death information.
• The applicant was advised to contact the Civil Registry, Coroner's Office, or Public Health.
• The request was formally closed on 3 March 2022.
• The response cited section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Data Disclosed

• 2010-2022
• 2022-02-15
• 2022-03-04
• 2267689
• section 11(3)(a)

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

Pls provide me all of the deaths caused/related to drugs and/or alcohol per month for the years 2010-2022 inclusive. No need to separate drug or alcohol numbers, just provide a total monthly. Thx

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 2267689 3 March 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 15 February 2022 and which states:

"Pls provide me all of the deaths caused/related to drugs and/or alcohol per month for the years 2010-2022 inclusive. No need to separate drug or alcohol numbers, just provide a total monthly. Thx"

Our Response: While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide the information you have requested; Manx Care does not hold the information that the applicant has requested (section 11(3)(a) of the Act). Manx Care do not hold death certificates and consequently the cause of death. You may wish to contact the Civil Registry, Coroner’s Office and/or Cabinet Office, Public Health who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 2267689 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely