Freedom of Information Act (FOI): Model Publication Scheme
This web page complies with the requirements of the Information Commissioner’s Model Publication Scheme for Flint & Partners Eyecare Limited in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and fulfils the obligations on opticians’ practices under the Act.
Introduction
This is a complete guide to the information routinely made available to the public by Flint & Partners Eyecare Limited. It is a description of the information about our NHS services that we make publicly available. It will be reviewed at regular intervals.
How is the information made available?
The information within each Class is available in hard copy from:
59 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9NB
This guide information
We will publish any changes we make to this guide or relevant information. We will also publish any proposed changes or additions to publications already available.
Cost of Information
For the most part, we will only charge for hard copies, or copies onto media. Charges are as follows and will be reviewed regularly.
- Single hard copies – free of charge
- As the Freedom of Information Act applies to the provision of information, a request for multiple hard copies does not fall within the provisions of the Act and will attract a charge for retrieval, photocopying and postage. We will inform you of the cost of these charges that will have to be paid in advance.
- E-mail will be free of charge.
Your Rights to Information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is designed to promote openness and accountability amongst all organisations that receive public money.
Like all NHS contractors, since 1 January 2005 there has been a FOI obligation on optical practices to respond to requests about the NHS related information that they hold, and a right of access to that information has been established in law.
These rights are subject to exemptions (see below) that have to be taken into consideration before releasing information.
In addition to accessing the information identified in this guide, you are entitled to request information about our NHS services under the NHS Openness Code 1995.
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you are also entitled to access your clinical records or any other personal information held about you and you can contact any practice where your records are held to do this.
Feedback
If you have any comments about the operation of the Publication Scheme, or how we have dealt with your request for information from the scheme, please write to:
The Practice Manager
Flint & Partners Eyecare Ltd
59 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9NB
Classes of Information
All NHS information at Flint & Partners Eyecare Ltd is held, retained and destroyed within NHS guidelines. Our commitment to publish information excludes any information that can be legitimately withheld under the exemptions set out in the NHS Openness Code or Freedom of Information Act 2000, the main reasons being the protection of commercial interests and personal information under the Data Protection Act 1998. This scheme has been written in accordance with those exemptions. The information on this Scheme is grouped into the following categories:
1. Who we are and what we do
Flint & Partners Optometrists provide comprehensive eyecare within the community
We are located at:
- 59 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV3 9NB; tel 01902 422096
- 15 The Square, Codsall, Wolvehampton WV8 1PT; tel 01902 719855
- 11 Church Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV111SR; tel 01902 719850
- Brewood Medical Practice, Kiddemore Green Road, Stafford ST19 9BQ
Details of the opticians and optometrists employed in our practices can be obtained by contacting that practice directly.
Alternatively, details of all opticians and optometrists registered in the UK are available from the General Optical Council Tel: 0207 580 3898.
Company Registration number 08566922
2. Financial and funding information: what we spend and how we spend it
For every sight test performed on behalf of the NHS the practice receives a set fee, which is fixed nationally. This practice also carries out the following enhanced services on behalf of the NHS: Diabetic Screening; Intraocular Pressure Testing; Glaucoma Testing; Cataract Referral; Minor Eye Problem Service (MECS). MECS is not currently available through our Codsall Practice.
The fees paid by the NHS for each service are available from the practice on request. They include a contribution towards optometrists’ and staff salaries, equipment costs and other practice overheads. Information in this class will be published only where it is unlikely adversely to affect the commercial position of the firm or practice
3. Our Priorities
To provide our patients with high quality eye care
4. Decision Making
Any decisions made about the provision of NHS-funded services will be reflected in the services we provide and in the contract(s) held with the CCG
5. Our policies and procedures
- Complaints
- Data protection
They are available on request from our Tettenhall Road practice.
Complaints
If you have a complaint about any of our products or services, please do discuss any problems with the reception staff at the practice concerned in the first instance. We find that most issues can be put right at this stage.
If the matter cannot be resolved in this way or you are unsatisfied with the response you receive please contact The Practice Manager on 01902 433096. A full copy of our complaints policy is available on request.
6. Lists and Registers
We don’t keep lists and registers. Our patient records are confidential.
7. The Services We Offer
All Flint & Partners Eyecare Ltd practices provide NHS-funded sight tests for those who are eligible. Patients may also be entitled to NHS vouchers that can be used against the purchase of spectacles or contact lenses as required.
To find out if you are eligible for this assistance please click here
Appointments for sight tests can be booked over the phone, or by dropping into one of our practices. To make an appointment at our Tettenhall Road practice please call 01902 422096; Codsall 01902 719855; Wednesfield 01902 719850; Brewood Medical Practice 01902 422096
Opening times can vary between locations, so please call to confirm.
Regular publications and information for the public
Information about optical and ocular conditions, sight tests, spectacles, and contact lenses, can be found at:
www.college-optometrists.org
Some of this information is also available in patient leaflets. These are freely available from all our practices . To request a set of leaflets by post, please write to:
Practice Manager, Flint & Partners Optometrists, 59 Tettenhall Rd, Wolverhampton WV3 9NB
Feedback
If you have any comments about the operation of the Publication Scheme, or how we have dealt with your request for information from the scheme, please write to:
The Practice Manager
Flint & Partners Eyecare Ltd
59 Tettenhall Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9NB
Useful Resources
Websites:
Information Commissioner
Ministry of Justice
Publications:
NHS Openness Code
Freedom of Information Act 2000
January 2009
Copyright
Material available through this publication scheme is copyright unless otherwise indicated. Unless expressly indicated to the contrary, it may be reproduced free of charge in any format or medium, provided it is done so accurately in a manner that will not mislead. Where items are re-published or copied to others, you must identify the source and acknowledge copyright status. This permit does not extend to third party material, accessed through the scheme.
Using a combination of traditional methods and the very latest equipment, we aim to give you the best possible vision for all your requirements and ensure the health of your eyes.
Our optometrists each have only a small number of appointments per day, ensuring that every patient is given plenty of time and that all assessments can be done by the optometrist, not by unqualified staff.
Flint & Partners aim to put you, the patient, first - Call us on: 01902 422 096
We strive to offer you the best service, range of frames and lenses, technical know how and expertise to ensure your experience with us exceeds your expectations. As an industry award winning practice, you are in good hands with Flint and Partners. You can get in contact with us by either: phone, email or visiting one of our four practice locations.