Equality Impact Assessment

Lead officer(s)

Steve Chipchase

Date relevance assessment conducted

15 Feb 2021

Which groups of people do you think will be, or potentially could be, impacted (positively or negatively) upon by the implementation of this policy?

People with disabilities : Yes

People from black and minority ethnic communities and different racial backgrounds : Yes

Women and men (boys and girls) : Yes

Older people : Yes

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people : Yes

People from different religions or beliefs and people with no belief : Yes

Women who are pregnant or on maternity leave : Yes

People who are married or in a civil partnership : Yes

Children and young people : Yes

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially impact on Children's Rights 4?

N/A

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially impact on Human Rights 8?

N/A

Do you have evidence or reason to believe that this policy/function/review will, or may potentially:

Eliminate discrimination faced by particular groups : low

Impact upon the promotion of equality of opportunity between particular groups : low

Impact upon good relations between particular groups : low

Does it have overall relevance to equality? low

Impact on communities, including communities of interest: low

Reduce inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage:

Equality impact assessment required?

No

Rationale for decision

The review of this pre-existing policy is designed to provide a positive impact on the affected individuals and all groups by improving access to Community Equipment and Adaptations. The review has clarified and strengthened the definitions in regards to the National Standard Eligibility Criteria and provides reinforced guidance to Social Work and NHS professionals when referring individuals to the service. The renewed protocol promotes quality of life and independent living by setting out clearer criteria for referrals and more robust timescales for action which are realistic and targeted. There are over 6000 referrals to the service annually, with 79% of these being completed with 3 working days and 95% within 5 working days. The new criteria ensures that those most in need of rapid action receive priority without compromising service levels