FOI Request - Covid-19 in Care Homes

Request 101002602767

I am writing to you to request the following information.

1) From the date March 16, 2020 to provide a breakdown of the number of confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Scotland/local authority/region by 1a)Individual care homes 1b)Care home provider

2) From the date March 16, 2020, to provide a breakdown of the number of suspected Covid-19 deaths in Scotland/local authority/region by
2a) Individual care homes
2b) Care home provider

3) Provide any analysis undertaken by the organisation of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in Scotland.
3a) This should include but not be limited to impact assessments, legal advice, statistical analysis, financial impact assessments or other analysis.

Response 26-10-2020

1) The number of confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Moray is >5 in total, therefore disclosure of the requested information would be likely to identify the individuals/families involved. This information is therefore exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information(Scotland) Act 2002 ‘personal information’.

2) The number of suspected Covid-19 deaths in Moray is >5 in total, therefore disclosure of the requested information would be likely to identify the individuals/families involved. This information is therefore exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information(Scotland) Act 2002 ‘personal information’.

2a) As the number of confirmed/suspected Covid-19 deaths in Moray are >5 in total, disclosure of the requested information would be likely to identify the individuals/families involved. This information is therefore exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information(Scotland) Act 2002 ‘personal information’.
2b) Care home provider As the number of confirmed/suspected Covid-19 deaths in Moray are >5 in total, disclosure of the requested information would be likely to identify the individuals/families involved. This information is therefore exempt under section 38(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information(Scotland) Act 2002 ‘personal information’.

3) As the number of confirmed/suspected Covid-19 deaths in total in Moray is >5 there has not been sufficient data to require any further analysis. In accordance with section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 we can confirm that this information is not held.