Equality and human rights impact assessments (EHRIA)
The purpose of an EHRIA is to improve the way in which we develop our policies and functions by making sure there is no discrimination in the way that they are designed, developed or delivered and that, wherever possible, equality and the protection of human rights are promoted.
Like all other public bodies, we have a legal duty to promote equality and eliminate discrimination. It is also legally required to foster positive relationships between different groups of people, eliminate harassment, and involve people who use services and the public in its work.
We have a duty to comply with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, the Gender Equality Duty Code of Practice England and Wales 2007, and the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007. Public bodies also have a legal duty to ensure that they comply with the Human Rights Act 1998.
The equality and human rights impact assessment register lists completed screening forms and full equality and human rights impact assessments.
Guidance about compliance: equality and human rights impact assessment (PDF, 253KB, opens in new window)
December 2009
Review of healthcare for people living in care homes (PDF, 52KB, opens in new window)
October 2009
Voices into Action - payment and reimbursement policy (DOC, 100KB, opens in new window)
December 2009
Equality impact assessment for Stroke Pathway Review (PDF, 96KB, opens in new window)
Toolkit
We have developed a toolkit to provide guidance for our staff in completing Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessments.
- Equality and human rights impact assessment form
- Equality and human rights impact assessment guidance
- Equality and human rights impact assessment FAQs
More information
If you have any queries about our equality and human rights impact assessments, please contact Carmen Morris or Sue Buker in the Equality, Diversity and Human Rights team.
