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Freedom of information statistics

Our Freedom of information (FOI) compliance statistics are published on a quarterly basis

The statistics are published as outlined in the Freedom of Information Code of Practice 2018, Section 8 Publication Schemes (paragraphs 8.5 and 8.6). 

2025 statistics

FOI requests Jan to
March
Apr to
June 
Jul to
Sept
Oct to
Dec
Total
Requests received 64 -- -- -- 64
Requests closed because clarification was not provided 0 -- -- -- 0
Requests closed because the requester withdrew the request 3 -- -- -- 3
Requests which received a response within the statutory timescale 53 -- -- -- 53
Requests which received a late response 4 -- -- -- 4
Requests which required a response, but which did not receive one (i.e. failure to respond) 0 -- -- -- 0
Requests refused on the grounds of excessive costs 2 -- -- -- 2
Requests refused because they were vexatious or repeated 0 -- -- -- 0
Requests for which information was provided in full 25 -- -- -- 25
Requests for which a refusal notice was issued for all the information requested 6 -- -- -- 6
Requests for which some information was provided, but other information was withheld or was not held by the HCPC (partial) 9 -- -- -- 9
Requests for which all of the information was not held 7 -- -- -- 7
Requests for which we refused to confirm or deny whether the information existed or was held 4 -- -- -- 4
The number of requests received that have been referred for internal review 2 -- -- -- 2

Archived statistics

Page updated on: 21/02/2025
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