Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment (EQIA) for Mental Health and Learning Disability Staffing Level Tool Development: October 2025

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Summary

For all new or revised work, Healthcare Improvement Scotland has a legal requirement under the Public Sector Equality Duty to actively consider the need to:

 

  • Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010.
  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
  • Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.

This template is designed to guide teams through assessing the impact of their work.