Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

Summary

A request was made for the number of deaths from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome over the last five years, split by month. Manx Care refused the request stating they do not hold this information as cause of death is determined via death certificates held by the Civil Registry.

Key Facts

• Manx Care does not hold information on the cause of death for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.
• Cause of death is determined from death certificates which are held by the Civil Registry, Department for Enterprise.
• The request was refused under Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The requester was advised to contact the Civil Registry for the requested data.
• The request was received on 13 September 2022 and closed on 15 September 2022.

Data Disclosed

• 2626297
• 2022-09-13
• 2022-09-15
• last 5 years
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

Please can you confirm the number of deaths from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SAD's) in the last 5 years split out by month.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 2626297 15 September 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 13th September 2022 which states:

"Please can you confirm the number of deaths from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SAD's) in the last 5 years split out by month."

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. Cause of death can only be determined from the death certificate which is not readily available to Manx Care. Death certificates are held by the Civil Registry, Department for Enterprise who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 2626297 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.