Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT: where to mail a FOI request
To send a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT, mail it to Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT, The FOI Team, Level 6, Paul O'Gorman Building, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH. Great Ormond Street Hospital is the UK's best-known children's hospital, treating rare and complex paediatric conditions — FOI requests here are commonly about the trust's own policies and performance data, separate from a patient's Subject Access Request for their own medical records. Include a clear description of the records you want, any identifying details, and a return address, and confirm the office on the source below before anything time-sensitive.
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT — FOI request address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT The FOI Team Level 6, Paul O'Gorman Building Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests only. Regular correspondence, complaints, or media inquiries should go to Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT's general contact address instead.
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Key facts
- This is Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT's published FOI correspondence address — a different mailbox from its general correspondence address.
- Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
- Statutory response window: 20 working days from receipt, extendable for large or complex requests.
- Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
- If refused or ignored, you can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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How to send your letter
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Write your request
State clearly that this is a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and describe the records you want as specifically as you can — dates, names, file or reference numbers, and the office or program area, if you know them. Vague requests take longer to process.
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Include what they need to identify you
If you're requesting your own file, include your full name and any identifying number the institution uses (case, claim, or file number) so they can locate the right record. Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
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Address it to the request office
First line: Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT. Then: The FOI Team. Then: Level 6, Paul O'Gorman Building. Then the street: Great Ormond Street. Then the final line: London WC1N 3JH.
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Common questions
What is the Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT FOI mailing address?
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS FT, The FOI Team, Level 6, Paul O'Gorman Building, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH. This is the office's published FOI correspondence address — confirm it on the source below before anything time-sensitive, since request offices occasionally relocate.
What records can I request from GOSH under FOI?
Great Ormond Street Hospital is the UK's best-known children's hospital, treating rare and complex paediatric conditions — FOI requests here are commonly about the trust's own policies and performance data, separate from a patient's Subject Access Request for their own medical records. Requests are made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
How long does GOSH have to respond?
The statutory response window is 20 working days from when the request is received, though it can be extended for large or complex requests — the office is required to notify you if that happens.
Does a FOI request cost anything?
Most FOI requests are free; a public authority can refuse or charge if the cost of finding and extracting the information would exceed the statutory limit (usually £450, or £600 for central government).
What if my request is refused or I don't get a response?
You can appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Keep a copy of your original request and the date you sent it — you'll need both for an appeal.
How do I mail a FOI request without a printer?
Write or upload your request to PostPal with the address prefilled. We print it, add your return address, and mail it for you — no printer, stamps, or post office trip needed.
Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.