Deaths from air pollution in Enfield and Barnet
In January 2016, PHE responded to a request for information on deaths caused by air pollution in Enfield and Barnet.
Source · Transparency & FOI
GOV.UK Published FOI Responses
12,400 published responses
108 organisations
Q1 2026 latest stats period
85.5% avg on-time rate
Published Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations responses from central government. Each entry is a public question answered and published by a government body.
Published responses
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Crewe Hall Hotel
In June 2015, PHE responded to requests for the investigation report on the gastrointestinal outbreak at Crewe Hall Hotel.
Hospital acquired infections
In October 2016, PHE responded to a request for information on hospital acquired infections.
HPV vaccine coverage data
In October 2016, PHE responded to a request for Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage data.
Nuclear test veterans
In August 2015, Public Health England (PHE) responded to a request for information on nuclear test veterans.
Sexually transmitted infections data for 11 to 13 years olds
In October 2016, PHE responded to a request for sexually transmitted infections (STI) data for 11 to 13 years olds in 2010 to 2015.
Transportation of radioactive materials
In August 2015, PHE received a request for 2012 to 2014 reports on the safety of transporting radioactive material in the UK.
Wagstaff total waste management site at Great Heck
In October 2016, PHE responded to a request for information on the Wagstaff total waste management site at Great Heck.
Childhood vaccinations
In July 2014 Public Health England (PHE) received a request related childhood vaccinations.
Health impact of electromagnetic radiation
In January 2015 PHE responded to questions about the health impact of electromagnetic radiation.
Lyme disease infection rates
In January 2015 PHE responded to a request about the number of people in the UK positively diagnosed with Lyme disease since January 2012.
Lyme disease treatment guidelines
In January 2015 PHE responded to a request about the the current NHS treatment guidelines for Lyme disease at various stages of the illness.
Number of whole body thermoluminescent dosemeter (TLDs) issued
In July 2014 PHE received a request for the number of whole body TLDs issued per year for each of the past 5 years to the close of 2013.
Outbreaks at Sentido Crystal Bay Hotel, Egypt
In July 2014 Public Health England (PHE) received a request about outbreaks at this hotel in Egypt.
Proposals to add fluoride to tap water
In July 2014 Public Health England (PHE) received a request for information related to fluoridation.
Public health impact of shale gas extraction
In February 2015 PHE responded to questions about the public health impacts of shale gas extraction.
Publishing data under the INSPIRE directive
In July 2014 Public Health England (PHE) received a request about datasets PHE holds that are required under the INSPIRE directive.
Rotavirus statistics
In February 2015 PHE responded to a request for data on the number of infant hospitalisations and deaths as a result of rotavirus in the UK pre- and post-introduction of the new vaccination schedule in 2013.
Translation of bowel cancer screening leaflet
In January 2015 PHE responded to questions about the translation of a bowel cancer screening leaflet into languages other than English.
Tuberculosis (TB) at Kings College Hospital
In August 2014 PHE received a request for a copy of a serious untoward incident (SUI) report following an incident of TB at Kings College Hospital.
Water fluoridation in Southampton
In July 2014, Public Health England (PHE) received a request in relation to water fluoridation in Southampton.
Fluoride concentration in water
In February 2014 Public Health England (PHE) received a request for details of any PHE committees that had discussed fluoridation.
Handling FOI request about municipal waste incinerators
In February 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to a request for information on the handling of a previous FOI request.
Incidence of TB
In January 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to questions about the incidence of TB in certain local authorities and nationally.
Municipal waste incinerators
In February 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to a request for information about the distance of incinerators from local buildings, such as primary schools.
Municipal waste incinerators and Shepperton Eco Park
In February 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to a request for information about Shepperton Eco Park.
Municipal waste incinerators and study postponement
In March 2014 PHE responded to a request for copies of correspondence related to the postponement of an incinerator study.
Number of girls in Birmingham aged 12 or 13 detained under MHA
In November 2013 PHE responded to questions about the number of girls in Birmingham aged 12 or 13 detained under the Mental Health Act.
PHE FOI reply: municipal waste incinerators internal review
In April 2014 PHE conducted an internal review of the handling of a request for information relating to incinerators.
Use of telecommunications at PHE
In January 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to questions about PHE's use of telecommunications.
Amount spent on fluoridation
In January 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to a question about the amount it had spent on water fluoridation.
Incinerators and public health
In January 2014 Public Health England (PHE) responded to questions about the possibility of links between incinerators and public health.
Correspondence relating to the Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition
In December 2013 PHE responded to questions regarding external consultancies held by Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, professor Ian MacDonald.
Cost of courier and postal services for the Health Protection Agency and Public Health England
This FOI response sets out the amount spent on courier and postal services by the HPA in the financial years from 2011 to 2013, and the same figure for PHE for the financial year 2013 to date (December).
PHE Catering Services and British Food
In October 2013 PHE received an FOI request regarding the amount of food of British origin bought by our catering services.
Stop smoking advertisement: December 2012
On 28 December 2012, the Department of Health launched a campaign reminding smokers about the physical damage caused by smoking.
Responses by year
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| Publication year | Published responses |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 8 |
Top publishers
FOI timeliness — Q1 2026
Best on-time rates
Debt Management Office
100.0%
Serious Fraud Office
100.0%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
99.0%
Wales Office
96.8%
Charity Commission
96.6%
Lowest on-time rates
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
50.0%
Health and Safety Executive
63.0%
Department for Business and Trade
67.0%
Cabinet Office
69.9%
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
73.6%