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Equality Impact Assessments

We use equality impact assessments (EIAs) to identify the potential impact of our policies, services and functions on our residents and staff to make sure our services reflect the needs of the community in North Somerset.

Equality impact assessments (EIAs) offer an opportunity for all our teams to think about the impact of their work on local people, as well as on their colleagues, to promote equality for all. EIAs make sure that equality is placed at the centre of policy development and review, as well as service delivery.

By carrying out these assessments, we also make sure our services fulfil the requirements of anti-discrimination and equalities legislation such as the Equalities Act 2010. Carrying out equality impact assessments helps to improve policies, strategies, procedures, functions, projects, reviews and organisational change for the whole community and not just minority groups.

Examples of completed equality impact assessments (EIAs):
We welcome your views and comments on the examples of EIAs listed on this page. All documents are in Word format and can be made available in a range of alternative formats. For more information please contact our Equality and Diversity Team.

Children and Young People's Service - Implementation of ICT Strategy EIA
Corporate Clothing Policy EIA
Domiciliary Care EIA
Geographic Information Systems EIA
Housing Benefits Prosecution Policy EIA 
Land Charges EIA
Learning Disabilities Services EIA
Leisure Services EIA
Planning Policy Research EIA
Public Rights of Way EIA 
Refresh of Single Plan for Children and Young People EIA 
Strategic Housing Service EIA  Supporting People Service EIA

Example EIAs from 2010

EIAs for 2011/12

EIAs for budget reduction proposals 2011/12