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From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialRACE:to affect, racial groups differently? Yes No xExplain your response: Where there is a patient and/or carers whose first language is not English, staff shouldfollow the trust interpretation and translation policy to arrange telephone & face to face interpretation to ensurethat parents and young people understand information given to them and to gain consent.From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialGENDER (INCLUDING TRANSGENDER):to affect, different gender groups differently? Yes No xExplain your response: No differential impact identified, treatment is the same for all irrespective of gender.DISABILITYFrom the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or havethe potential to affect, disabled people differently? Yes No xExplain your response: If the patient or carers are deaf, then a British sign language interpreter may be needed andwill be accessed in accordance with the trust interpreting policy (in the future staff will have access to signtranslate– an online translation tool used with a webcam). If the patient or carer is blind, then information can be recordedin audio format. If the patient or carer has learning disabilities, staff should ensure information is understood andappropriate methods of communication are used. There is a picture communications book in the CommunicationBox on the ward/dept and staff should be aware of how to access the health facilitator for children with learningdisabilities from Cheshire & Wirral Partnership Trust. Staff should ensure they have accessed trust learningdisability awareness training.Guidance on helping/approaching patients with disabilities can be found in the trust’s ‘Welcoming people withdisabilities’ booklet (also in the communications box).AGE:From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service, affect, or have the potentiato affect, age groups differently? Yes No Explain your response: The policy only relates to children and young people and their carers who are the users ofthis service.From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialLESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL:to affect, lesbian, gay or bisexual groups differently? Yes No xExplain your response: Care and treatment would be the same regardless of sexual orientation. Same sex coupleswould be involved in their child’s care in the same way as heterosexual couples. All staff receive equality andhuman rights training as part of the trust statutory/mandatory training.From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialRELIGION/BELIEF:to affect, religious belief groups differently? Yes No xExplain your response: All different faith groups will have access to the same level of care which can be adapted atime of fasting. For example if a patient was unable to come to clinic, alternative arrangements would be madeand a home visit done if requiredChildren’s Diabetes MDT Operational Policy May 23, 2012 20
From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialCARERS:to affect, carers differently? Yes No xExplain your response: See details in above sections.OTHER: EG Pregnant women, people in civil partnerships, human rights issues.From the evidence available does the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service affect, or have the potentialto affect any other groups differently? Yes No xExplain your response: No other issues identified.4. Safeguarding Assessment ‐ CHILDRENa. Is there a direct or indirect impact upon children? Yes x No b. If yes please describe the nature and level of the impact (consideration to be given to all children; children in aspecific group or area, or individual children. As well as consideration of impact now or in the future; competing/ conflicting impact between different groups of children and young people:Policy only relates to Children and their families so will directly impact children who have diabetes. Anyinformation given to children/young people should be age appropriate. There is a picture communications book inthe ward communications box.c. If no please describe why there is considered to be no impact / significant impact on children5. Relevant consultationHaving identified key groups, how have you consulted with them to find out their views andmade sure that the policy, procedure, proposal, strategy or service will affect them in the waythat you intend? Have you spoken to staff groups, charities, national organisations etc?All relevant staff groups have had the opportunity to read and comment on this policy. Policy has been amendedto reflect their opinions.6. APPROVAL – At this point, you should forward the template to:The Trust’s Equality and Diversity Lead lynbailey@nhs.netThe Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children melaniebarker@nhs.netEquality and Diversity response:APPROVEDSafeguarding Children response:APPROVEDChildren’s Diabetes MDT Operational Policy May 23, 2012 21
Page 1 and 2: Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes
Page 3: Table of contentsIntroduction……
Page 6 and 7: Purpose of the MDTThe aim of the MD
Page 8 and 9: and their carers.• Contributing t
Page 10 and 11: Membership Arrangements Members of
Page 12 and 13: The MDT MeetingsWeekly MeetingsWeek
Page 14 and 15: Patient InvolvementThere is an acti
Page 16 and 17: Adherence to GuidelinesThe MDT look
Page 18 and 19: Equality Analysis (Impact assessmen
Page 22: 7. Any actions identified: Have you

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