Equality Impact Assessment

Lead officer(s)

Erik Sutherland

Date relevance assessment conducted

26 Jan 2026

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 : No

Women and men (boys and girls) : No

Older people : Yes

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people : No

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

Women who are pregnant or on maternity leave : No

People who are married or in a civil partnership : No

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?

Yes

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

No

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

There are no changes proposed to inclusion/exclusion criteria for the relevant services referred to in the Commissioning Arrangements 2026-27 report. Providers are required to ensure equality of access and provide relevant learning and development. Support commissioned via the Commissioning Arrangements 2026-27 report aim to promote independence and inclusion, specifically the installation of handrails, support for people with dementia, supported accommodation, support for unpaid carers, justice social work unpaid work. Mitigation of potential adverse impact through alternative digital and manual signposting and opportunities for support and voice will be provided regarding digital platforms where these contracts are ending. On balance, the proposal related to commissioning arrangements for 2026/27 do not require a full EQIA, however the changes associated with family wellbeing will require a full EQIA in their own right, with further work to follow on this.