Peel GP PRACTICE appointments

Summary

A request was made for monthly appointment statistics at Peel GP Practice since April 2018, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the information as it is not held by them.

Key Facts

• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the requested appointment data for Peel GP Practice.
• Peel GP Practice is a private entity contracted by Manx Care and is not classified as a Public Authority under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• The requester is advised to re-apply their request to Manx Care for any information held under their contract.
• The response cites Section 11(3)a of the Act as the practical reason for refusal.
• The case was closed on 9 April 2025.

Data Disclosed

• 4569873
• 2025-04-07
• 2025-04-09
• 1st April 2018
• Section 11(3)a
• Section 15
• IM1 1AE

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

1. Number of face to face appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a full qualified GP (a) normal appointments (b) additional services e.g dermatology 2. % of appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a fully qualified GP 3. Number of appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a fully qualified GP per 1000 registered patients

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Officer: Paul Richardson Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Circular Road Douglas IM1 1AE

Our ref: 4569873 09 April 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 7 April 2025, which states:

"1. Number of face to face appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a full qualified GP
(a) normal appointments
(b) additional services e.g dermatology
2. % of appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a fully qualified GP
3. Number of appointments per month since 1st April 2018 with a fully qualified GP per 1000 registered patients"

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.

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, under Section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Duty to provide advice and assistance), the Isle of Man’s Group Practices (not including Ballasalla Group Practice) are private entities contracted by the Isle of Man Government through Manx Care to provide community based health services. As these entities are not under the direct control of Government, they are not classed as ‘Public Authorities’ and not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2015.

Dependant on the reporting structure implemented, you may wish to re-apply your FOI request to Manx Care for any information provided to them as part of their contract with the relevant Group Practice you are enquiring about. This can be completed through the Isle of Man Government FOI portal.

Please quote the reference number 4569873 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.