Report

Summary

A request was made for a report on whistleblowing and staff matters written by an individual, but Manx Care refused to provide it because they do not hold the information.

Key Facts

• The request was received by Manx Care on 15 June 2022.
• The authority stated they do not hold the requested report.
• The request was closed on 21 June 2022.
• Applicants were advised to re-submit the request to the Cabinet Office.
• The outcome is recorded as 'Request lapsed - requested information not provided'.

Data Disclosed

• 2495741
• 15 June 2022
• 21 June 2022
• 2022-06-20
• Section 11(3)a
• IM4 4R
• 01624 650 000

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Act (practical refusal reason: information not held or cannot be found)

Original Request

I seek the publication of the report written by ##### into whistleblowing and other staff matters.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 2495741 21 June 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 15th June 2022 which states:

"I seek the publication of the report written by ###### into whistleblowing and other staff matters.” Our Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Care 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. Manx Care do not hold this information. However you may wish to re-submit your request to the Cabinet Office who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 2495741 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.