I am writing to confirm that I have now completed my search for the information which you requested on 10 May 2024.

Request

You asked us:

‘I would like to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding secure patient transfers in Plymouth, Devon, South Hams, and Cornwall.

Specifically, I am requesting the following information:

The total number of secure patient transfers conducted in these regions within the specified period.

The total charges for these services.

The number of personnel involved in these transfers.

The destination locations of these transfers.

Additionally, if available, I would like the following details:

A breakdown of these transfers (e.g., from the community to a secure unit, between medical facilities and secure units, or any other variation).

The risk levels of the patients involved during this reporting period.

Thank you for your assistance with this request.’

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 10 May 2024.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

Our response

I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHSBSA.

Advice and Assistance

Having reviewed your request, I believe that it is possible that NHS England may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

NHS England

PO Box 16738

Redditch

B97 9PT

Telephone 0300 311 22 33

Email: england.contactus@nhs.net

Web http://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/foi/