Equality Impact Assessments
What is an Equality Impact Assessment?
An Equality
Impact Assessment is a process of systematically analysing a
new or existing policy or service to identify what
impact or likely impact it will have on different
groups within the community. The primary concern is
to identify any discriminatory or negative consequences
for a particular group or sector of the community. Equality
impact Assessments (EIAs) can be carried out in relation to
service delivery as well as employment policies and
strategies.
Why carry out an Equality Impact Assessment?
The purpose of
conducting equality impact assessments is to make sure
that service users needs are met, that there is no
discrimination against any groups and that, where possible, the
Council is actively promoting equality.
Undertaking
equality impact assessments for race, disability and gender
equality is a legal duty on all public bodies, including Bath and
North East Somerset Council. The Council is also
committed to assessing its policies and services for their
impact in relation to sexual orientation, religion/belief and
age.
Completed Equality Impact Assessments
Copies of all the Equality Impact Assessments completed within
Bath and North East Somerset Council will be published on this
page.
