Common use of Equality Impact Assessment Clause in Contracts

Equality Impact Assessment. An Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) has been drafted and workshops with appropriate stakeholders were held during October and November 2021. The EQIA will be reviewed at regular intervals as the project develops and service models are further defined. The design of the facility will be fully compliant with statutory guidance in relation to access, and with input from appropriate stakeholder groups, including the Lochaber Disability Access Panel in addition to independent access consultants, access to the hospital will be significantly improved from the current arrangements. This investment will address health inequalities through improving access to the hospital and ensuring appropriate accommodation and facilities are provided for all patient groups, providing enhanced patient experience and quality of care for Lochaber patients.

Equality Impact Assessment. An Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) has been drafted and workshops with appropriate stakeholders were held are being arranged during October and November 2021. The EQIA will be reviewed at regular intervals as the project develops and service models are further defined2021 to conclude this. The design of the facility will be fully compliant with statutory guidance in relation to access, and with input from appropriate stakeholder groups, including the Lochaber Disability Access Panel in addition to independent access consultantsGroup, access to the hospital will be significantly improved from the current arrangements. This investment will address health inequalities through improving access to the hospital and ensuring appropriate accommodation and facilities are provided for all patient groups, providing enhanced patient experience and quality of care for Lochaber patients.