STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient's name & address]

Dear <Title, Surname>

Acknowledgement of Appeal

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated <DD/MM/YYYY> appealing against the decision made by <Manager Name>, <Job Title> under the NHSScotland Capability Policy.

You will be notified of the appeal hearing arrangements in the near future.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that confidential Occupational Health Service advice is available if you require support with any health issues as a result of the capability process. Details can be found on the Board’s intranet page.

In the meantime, if you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

<Name of Manager in receipt of the appeal>
<Job Title>

CC: <HR>
<Trade Union Representative>