The Health and Social Care Board has developed a draft Equality Scheme (based on a model scheme issued by the Equality Commission). This is in accordance with our equality duties as determined by Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
We have developed an Equality Action Plan, which is informed by the findings of an audit of inequalities across all our functions.
The purpose of undertaking the audit was to identify any inequalities that individuals within the Section 75 categories experience in relation to how we carry out our functions. The audit across all functions of the organisation was focussed on both services and employment
We are now seeking views on our Equality Scheme and Audit of Inequalities and Action Plan, and would be very interested in hearing from you. Details of how to respond can be found at the end of each document.
Please click on the pdf links below to view the Health and Social Care Board’s consultation documents.
| Name | Size | Hits |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Of Inequalities And Action Plan | 0.4 MiB | 807 |
| Draft Equality Scheme | 0.4 MiB | 820 |
| Easy Read - Audit Of FInequalities And Action Plan | 0.5 MiB | 771 |
| Event Invite Letter | 82 KiB | 786 |
| Functions Of The Participating HSC Organisations | 69 KiB | 994 |
| Joint Equality Consultation | 47 KiB | 740 |
We are consulting with a number of organisations – further details Joint Consultation Announcement
As part of this consultation have also undertaken further direct engagement with individuals and groups.
Comments can be provided:
| By post: | Business Services Organisation Equality Unit 2 Franklin Street Belfast BT2 8DQ |
| By email: | Equality.Unit@hscni.net |
| By telephone: | 028 9053 5531 – for text relay prefix with 18002 |
| By fax: | 028 9031 6721 |
A report of feedback received as part of this consultation will be made available.