Publications Publication scheme Guide to information Guide to information available through our publication scheme
- Introduction
- Availability and formats
- Exempt information
- Copyright
- Charges
- Contact us
- Classes of information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (the Act) requires Scottish public authorities to produce and maintain a publication scheme. Authorities are under a legal obligation to:
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publish the classes of information that they make routinely available
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tell the public how to access the information and what it might cost.
The Care Inspectorate has adopted the Model Publication Scheme 2011 produced by the Scottish Information Commissioner. He has approved this scheme until 31 May 2015. You can see this scheme here or by contacting us at the address below.
The purpose of this Guide to Information is to:
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allow the public to see what information is available (and what is not available) in relation to each class
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state what charges may be applied
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explain how to find the information easily
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provide contact details for enquiries and to get help with accessing the information
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explain how to request information we hold that has not been published
2. Availability and formats
The information we publish through the model scheme is, wherever possible, available on our website. We offer alternative arrangements for people who do not want to, or cannot, access the information online or by inspection at our premises. For example, we can usually arrange to send information to you in paper copy (although there may be a charge for this).
3. Exempt information
We will publish the information we hold that falls within the classes of information below. If a document contains information that is exempt under Scotland's freedom of information laws (for example sensitive personal information or a trade secret), we will remove or redact the information before publication and explain why.
4. Copyright
Where the Care Inspectorate holds the copyright in its published information, the information may be copied or reproduced without formal permission, provided that:
- it is copied or reproduced accurately
- it is not used in a misleading context, and
- the source of the material is identified
Where the Care Inspectorate does not hold the copyright in information we publish, we will make this clear.
5. Charges
This section explains when we may make a charge for our publications and how any charge will be calculated. There is no charge to view information on our website or at our premises. We may charge for providing information to you e.g., photocopying and postage, but we will charge you no more than it actually costs us to do so. We will always tell you what the cost is before providing the information to you.
Our photocopying charge per sheet of paper is shown in the tables below:
Black and white photocopying
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Size of paper |
Pence per sheet of paper |
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A3 |
10p |
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A4 |
10p |
Colour photocopying
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Size of paper |
Pence per sheet of paper |
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A3 |
20p |
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A4 |
20p |
Information provided on CD-Rom will be charged at 50p per computer disc. Postage costs will be recharged at the rate we paid to send the information to you. When providing copies of pre-printed publications, we will charge no more than the cost per copy of the total print run. We do not pass on any other costs to you in relation to our published information.
Please note that this charging schedule does not apply to our commercial publications (see Class 8 below). These items are offered for sale through retail outlets such as book shops, academic journal websites or museum shops and their price reflects a ‘market value' which may include the cost of production.
6 . Contact us
You can contact us for assistance with any aspect of this publication scheme by completing our information request form or by contacting the Information Governance Coordinator at the address below:
Care Inspectorate
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY
Tel: 01382 207144
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We will also advise you how to ask for information that we do not publish or how to complain if you are dissatisfied with any aspect of this publication scheme.
7. The classes of information that we publish
We publish information that we hold within the following classes. Once information is published under a class we will continue to make it available for the current and previous two financial years.
Where information has been updated or superseded, only the current version will be available. If you would like to see previous versions, you may make a request to us for that information.
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CLASS 1: ABOUT THE AUTHORITY |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Our enabling legislation |
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About us |
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External relations/working with others |
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Keeping others informed |
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Organisational charts |
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Memorandums of Understanding |
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CLASS 2: HOW WE DELIVER OUR FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Our strategic and operational plans |
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Guidance documentation |
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Downloadable resources |
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CLASS 3: HOW THE AUTHORITY TAKES DECISIONS AND WHAT IT HAS DECIDED |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Minutes of Board meetings |
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Minutes of management meetings |
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Research reports which information policy decisions |
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Consultations |
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CLASS 4: WHAT THE AUTHORITY SPENDS AND HOW IT SPENDS IT |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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How we are funded |
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Monthly expenditure reports against budget |
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Annual audited accounts |
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CLASS 5: HOW THE AUTHORITY MANAGES ITS HUMAN, PHYSICAL AND INFORMATION RESOURCES |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Acceptance of gifts - guidance |
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Access to civil service recruitment opportunities |
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Agency workers - Confidentiality Agreement |
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Alcohol & Drug Misuse Policy |
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Annual Leave Policy |
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Business Travel & Subsistence Policy |
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Codes of Conduct |
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Dignity at Work Policy |
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Discipline Policy |
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Establishment Control Procedures |
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Flexible Working Policy |
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Fraud policy and response plan |
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Grievance Policy |
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Healthcare Assistance Policy |
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Homeworking Policy |
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Industrial Action Policy |
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Interviews |
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Maternity Pay and Leave Policy |
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Maximising Attendance Policy |
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Non-standard equipment procedure |
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Overtime - Management Bulletin |
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Partnership Agreement |
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Pre-Retirement Courses |
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Professional Bodies Membership |
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Recruitment Policy |
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ROCA Management Future Policy |
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Salary Protection Policy |
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Secondment Policy |
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Severe Weather Conditions Guidance |
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Smoking Policy |
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Special Leave Policy |
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Swine Flu Guidance |
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ICT Security Policy |
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Records Management Policy |
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Freedom of Information Policy |
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Data Protection Policy |
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CLASS 6: HOW THE AUTHORITY PROCURES GOODS AND SERVICES FROM EXTERNAL PROVIDERS |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Approved Procurement Strategy Action Plan |
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Approved Procurement Strategy following EIA |
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Procurement Guidance Notes |
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Low value guidance |
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Basic guidance |
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Standard guidance |
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Consultancy guidance |
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Contract register |
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Delegated authority to commit/approve expenditure |
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CLASS 7: HOW OUR AUTHORITY IS PERFORMING |
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Class description: |
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The information we publish under this class |
How to access it |
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Annual reports |
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KPI reports |
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CLASS 8: OUR COMMERCIAL PUBLICATIONS |
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Class description: Information packaged and made available for sale on a commercial basis and sold at market value through a retail outlet e.g. bookshop, museum or research journal |
We do not hold or publish information under this class
End of Guide
Contact Us
Care Inspectorate, Compass House,
11 Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD1 4NY
Tel: 0845 600 9527 Email:
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