Freedom of Information - HWHCT-189

Our ref: HWHCT-189

22nd September 2022

FOI request:

Use of WhatsApp by or within the NHS Trust

  1. Since January 2021, has the WhatsApp mobile application been used by the Trust, or any employee of The Trust (permanent or agency) in the course of their work at The Trust, either with patients or between employee groups? If so, please also provide details of how often WhatsApp has been used The Trust and for what purpose.

Trust response:

  1. The Trust does not advocate the use of WhatsApp for any staff undertaking Trust activities.

Please be aware that although this information is accurate at the time it is provided, it may not be in the future and should not be relied upon.