Web Content & Editorial - Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

Equality Impact: (A) AssessmentTo be completed when submitted to the appropriate committee for consideration andapprovalInitial ScreeningLead(e.g. Director, Manager, Clinician):Dave WickhamPerson responsible for the assessment:Name:Louette Eagles and Pete SutersJob Title:Web DevelopersIs this a new or existing policy, service strategy, procedure or function?ExistingWho is the policy/service strategy, procedure or function aimed at?PatientsCarersStaffVisitorsAny other:Are any of the following groups adversely affected by the policy?If yes is this high, medium or low impact (see attached notes):Does the policy/guidance affect one group less or more favourably than another onthe basis of the following protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010Group Affected? CommentsGender:NoTransgender:Disability:learning difficulties, physical disability, sensoryimpairment and mental health problemsAge:Race:Sexual orientation;including lesbian, gay and bisexual peopleReligion/belief:Marriage/Civil Partnership:NoYesYesNoNoYesNoIf the answer is NO to all categories, the assessment is now completeIf any of the answers are YES please complete theEquality Impact: (B) Full Analysis belowDocument name: Web Content and Editorial Policy Ref: 321Issue date: October 2012Status: ApprovedAuthors: Louette Eagles and Pete Suters Page 21 of 27