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Equality Impact Assessment ToolTo be completed and attached to any procedural document when submitted to theappropriate committee for consideration and approval.Yes √No XComments1. Does the document/guidance affect onegroup less or more favourably than anotheron the basis of: Race X Ethnic origins (including gypsies andtravellers)X Nationality X Gender X Culture X Religion or belief XSexual orientation including lesbian, gay,transgender and bisexual peopleX Age X Disability - learning disabilities, physicaldisability, sensory impairment and mentalhealth problems2. Is there any evidence that some groups areaffected differently?3. If you have identified potentialdiscrimination, are there any exceptionsvalid, legal and/or justifiable?4. Is the impact of the document/guidancelikely to be negative?XXN/AX5. If so, can the impact be avoided? N/A6. What alternative is there to achieving thedocument/guidance without the impact?7. Can we reduce the impact by takingdifferent action?N/AN/AIf you have identified a potential discriminatory impact of this procedural document, pleaserefer it to the Equality and Diversity lead, together with any suggestions as to the actionrequired to avoid/reduce this impact.For advice in respect of answering the above questions,please contact the Equality and Diversity lead.V1-0 Page 1 of 1 6-Mar-13