The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) came into force as of the 1 January 2005, it reflects a national policy shift in public administration from a culture of confidentiality to one of openness and accountability. The legislation entitles the public, the general right of access to information that is held by any public authority such as Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), subject to certain limited exemptions.
If you would like to make a request for information, then please do so either:
Email: HEIW.foi@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 03300 585 005
Or in writing to:
Freedom of Information Office
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Tŷ Dysgu
Cefn Coed
Nantgarw
CF15 7QQ
You have the right to request the format of the information required.
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales and operates as a Special Health Authority. HEIW does not provide direct patient care and is unable to respond to queries for information regarding this. If you would like information relating to direct patient care services, we suggest you contact individual health boards / trusts who will be able to assist you further. Please see the following link for details: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure