0119FOI2021
FOI Ref: 0119FOI2021
19th November 2020
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information
We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:
Request
I would like to request the following information under the Freedom Information Act 2000:
I am investigating requests for the inspection of a person's hymen for the purpose of verifying whether they have had sexual intercourse.
- How many people have received a hymen inspection for this purpose since 2015?
- How many people have requested to have a hymen inspection for this purpose since 2015?
Please provide the information electronically in a spreadsheet format.
Response
Sheffield CCG does not hold this information as there are no specific read codes for such consultation requests or examinations on either of the electronic record systems used in Sheffield (SystmOne & EMISweb).
Gynaecology clinics may receive such request, for further information please contact Sheffield Teaching Hospital at sth.foi@nhs.net.