When we propose a change in or development of a policy or service we are required to complete an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA). This is in order to show that we have taken the potential impact on those who share protected characteristics, those on a low income and on the Welsh-language into account. The Integrated Impact Assessment also requires us to describe what steps we will take to lessen any anticipated negative impacts and identify and enhance any potential positive impacts.
We ask questions about protected characteristics, household income and Welsh-language in order to help us gather evidence on which to base our IIAs. Where we gather information via the Have Your Say section on our website, we will do so in accordance with our Privacy Notice
We have developed a standard set of questions, which we encourage all departments within the Council to use. This is to help ensure that we have a consistent approach across the organisation.
Equality and Protected Characteristic - Standard Questions
The nine characteristics, protected under the Equality Act 2011 are:
We often also include a standard question on caring responsibilities, as this helps us to gain a broader understanding in relation to disability.
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Age Are you? (please tick only one)
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Pregnancy and maternity/paternity Please indicate if any of the following apply to you (please tick all that apply)
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Sex How would you describe yourself? (please tick only one)
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Disability Are your day-to-day activities limited because of a health problem or disability which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 months? (please tick only one)
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Gender reassignment Is your present gender the same as the one assigned to you at birth? (please tick only one)
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Caring responsibilities Do you provide regular, unpaid, substantial care for a relative, friend or neighbour who is unable to manage at home without help because of sickness, age or disability? (please tick only one)
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Sexual orientation What is your sexual orientation (please tick only one)
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Ethnic group What is your ethnic group? (please tick only one)
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Marriage and civil partnership Are you? (please tick only one)
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Religion What is your religion? (please tick only one)
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Household Income Approximately how much income comes into your household each year? (please tick only one)
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Welsh Language Are you able to speak more than a few words in Welsh?
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Impacts on the Welsh Language - Formal Consultations
In order for us to assess likely impacts on the Welsh language, when we undertake formal consultations, we will also ask:
What effects do you feel the proposal(s) would have on
- opportunities for persons to use the Welsh language
- treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language
How could the proposal(s) be formulated or revised so as to have positive effects (or increased positive effects) on
- opportunities for persons to use the Welsh language
- treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language
For further information please contact:
Sarah Worby
Corporate Research & Policy Officer
01437 775263
Sarah.worby@pembrokeshire.gov.uk