Template: FOI Request to NHS Trust or Council
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Subject: Freedom of Information Request – CAMHS Waitlist and Referral Data
Dear [NHS Trust/Council Name],
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following information regarding CAMHS services within your jurisdiction:
The current number of children and young people on the CAMHS waiting list.
The average and longest waiting time for an initial CAMHS appointment in the past 12 months.
The number and percentage of CAMHS referrals rejected over the past 12 months.
The criteria used for referral rejections, and whether these have changed since January 2023.
The number of full-time CAMHS staff currently employed and any unfilled vacancies.
Please provide the information in a digital format (e.g., PDF, spreadsheet) if possible. If any of this request exceeds cost limits, I would be grateful for advice on how best to narrow it.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response within 20 working days.
Yours faithfully, [Your Full Name] [Contact email or address]