in rural communities 4. Bath and North East Somerset Council & NHS B&NES Equality Impact Assessment Improvement Plan Please list actions that you plan to take as a result of this assessment. These actions should be based upon the analysis of data and engagement, any gaps in the data you have identified, and any steps you will be taking to address any negative impacts or remove barriers. The actions need to be built into your service planning framework. Actions/targets should be measurable, achievable, realistic and time framed. Officer Issues identified Actions required Progress milestones By when responsible Sean January Certain customers who are in To interrogate the present system, and Monthly updates of Graham 2013 receipt of a passported benefit, but contact those customers who seem likely progress on this issue receive premiums or components to be included in this group which would enable them to be considered as vulnerable in accordance with definition Council’s The Council has set up a project group to Monthly updates of Sean January Groups such as single parents who focus on those groups, who will be progress on this issue Graham 2013 will be affected by the changes disadvantaged by the changes. It will utilise a communication plan to contact all those affected to ensure that they are aware of the changes and relevant help is provided i.e. debt counselling advice etc. the Council will also seek to liaise with the relevant agencies to ensure that everyone affected is similarly informed of the changes and provided with the same level of advice and support.
in rural communities 4. Bath and North East Somerset Council & NHS B&NES Equality Impact Assessment Improvement Plan Please list actions that you plan to take as a result of this assessment. These actions should be based upon the analysis of data and engagement, any gaps in the data you have identified, and any steps you will be taking to address any negative impacts or remove barriers. The actions need to be built into your service planning framework. Actions/targets should be measurable, achievable, realistic and time framed. Issues identified Actions required Progress milestones Officer responsible By when Certain customers who are in receipt of a passported benefit, but receive premiums or components which would enable them to be considered as vulnerable in accordance with Council’s definition To interrogate the present system, and contact those customers who seem likely to be included in this group Monthly updates of progress on this issue Sean Graham January 2013 Groups such as single parents who will be affected by the changes The Council has set up a project group to focus on those groups, who will be disadvantaged by the changes. It will utilise a communication plan to contact all those affected to ensure that they are aware of the changes and relevant help is provided i.e. debt counselling advice etc. the Council will also seek to liaise with the relevant agencies to ensure that everyone affected is similarly informed of the changes and provided with the same level of advice and support. Monthly updates of progress on this issue Sean Graham January 2013