Request

Dear NHS Business Services Authority,

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I would like to request copies of all current sick pay policies applicable to employees of your organisation. Specifically, I am seeking:

Copies of any documents, handbooks, or guidance outlining entitlement to sick pay (including occupational sick pay schemes).

Details of eligibility criteria, rates of pay, and duration of sick pay entitlement.

Any separate policies or variations that apply to different staff groups, grades, or types of employment (e.g., permanent, temporary, agency, or casual workers).

If the information is available in digital format, I would prefer to receive it electronically by email.

If you consider any part of this request to be exempt, please provide the remaining information along with a clear explanation of the reasons for any refusal.

Response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA, we are not required to provide information if it is already reasonably accessible to you. The information you have requested is publicly available and can be accessed via the following links:

• NHS Business Services Authority Policies and Procedures: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/our-policies/policies-and-procedures

• NHS Employers – Terms and Conditions Handbook: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For your reference, you can view Section 21 of the FOIA in full here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21