Making a Freedom of Information Request

What is the Freedom of Information Act?

The Freedom of Information Act was passed in November 2000 and gives you the right to access recorded information held by public sector organisations.

Recorded information includes printed documents, computer files, letters, emails, photographs, and sound or video recordings.

Anyone can request information – there are no restrictions on your age, nationality or where you live.

Freedom of Information Requests must be made in writing however this can be undertaken by email or post.

You can download our Freedom of Information factsheet here (attached document)

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data (information about themselves) such as their health records. If you would like to request information that a public authority holds about you (such as your ambulance records), you should make a data protection subject access request here.

Make your request online

Complete the form below selecting ‘Freedom of Information’ in the ‘Sending to’ section and press ‘Submit Form’

SWASFT Freedom of Information Form

Alternative ways to raise a Freedom of Information Request

By post:

Information Governance
Trust HQ
Abbey Court,
Eagle Way,
Exeter
EX2 7HY

Or email us directly information.governance@swast.nhs.uk

South Western Ambulance Charity

The South Western Ambulance Charity, founded in 1995, uses gifted monies to benefit those in our communities who use our service and to improve the welfare of the staff and volunteers of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

Our charitable support covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire including Bristol and Swindon.

If you would like to show your appreciation for the care that you or your loved one has received from us in the form of a charitable donation please visit our online giving website: Donate to South Western Ambulance Charity | Give as you Live Donate