Healthcare Science in Scotland: Defining Our Strategic Approach: Equality Impact Assessment Record

Stage 3: Assessing the impacts and identifying opportunities to promote equality

Having considered the data and evidence you have gathered, this section requires you to consider the potential impacts – negative and positive – that your policy might have on each of the protected characteristics. It is important to remember the duty is also a positive one – that we must explore whether the policy offers the opportunity to promote equality and/or foster good relations.

Do you think that the policy impacts on people because of their age?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision:

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision:

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further

Promoting good relations among and between different age groups

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as promoting good relations among and between different age groups. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Do you think that the policy impacts disabled people?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further

Promoting good relations among and between disabled and non-disabled people

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as promoting good relations among and between different disabled and non-disabled people. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further

Do you think that the policy impacts on men and women in different ways?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good relations between men and women

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as promoting good relations among and between men and women. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Do you think that the policy impacts on women because of pregnancy and maternity?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good relations

Impact: None

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within this work that would positively or negatively promote good relations in respect of pregnancy and maternity.

Do you think your policy impacts on people proposing to undergo, undergoing, or who have undergone a process for the purpose of reassigning their sex? (NB: the Equality Act 2010 uses the term ‘transsexual people’ but ‘trans people’ is more commonly used)

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good relations

Impact: None

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within this work that would positively or negatively promote good relations in respect of gender reassignment.

Do you think that the policy impacts on people because of their sexual orientation?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good relations

Impact: None

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within this work that would positively or negatively promote good relations in respect of sexual orientation.

Do you think the policy impacts on people on the grounds of their race?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for your decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good race relations

Impact: None

Reason for your decision

There are no specific actions contained within this work that would positively or negatively promote good relations in respect of race.

Do you think the policy impacts on people because of their religion or belief?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within the paper which this EQIA relates to which would eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. However, the vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole.

The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as, in the widest sense, supporting eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Advancing equality of opportunity

Impact: Positive

Reason for decision

The vision and ambitions set out in this paper describes the maximisation of healthcare science to improve the health of the population in Scotland and describes recognition and value of the scientific workforce as a whole. The paper sets out that any future work to be undertaken as part of improvements to services must align with the four ambitions, to ultimately achieve the vision. As such the strategic direction which this paper sets out can be argued as advancing equality of opportunity. The EQIA sets out the intention for additional, robust, impact assessments to be carried out as part of specific pieces of work in future where this can be drawn out further.

Promoting good relations

Impact: None

Reason for decision

There are no specific actions contained within this work that would positively or negatively promote good relations in respect of religion or belief.

Do you think the policy impacts on people because of their marriage or civil partnership?

Eliminating unlawful discrimination^[3]

Impact: None

Reason for decision

This has not been considered as part of this EQIA.