{"id":1076,"date":"2026-01-09T15:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/?page_id=1076"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:45:01","slug":"equality-and-childrens-rights-impact-assessments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/equality-and-childrens-rights-impact-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NHS Lothian is committed to ensuring that all decisions, policies, and practices help to achieve equity and uphold children&#8217;s human rights. Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessments (ECRIA) are a tool which help us do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NHS Lothian has a policy so that everyone is clear about when and how we use ECRIAs to help us make decisions. Click to view the <a href=\"https:\/\/policyonline.nhslothian.scot\/policy_page\/equality-and-childrens-rights-impact-assessment\/\">NHS Lothian ECRIA policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three key steps to completing the ECRIA process: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1-1024x160.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-1116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1-1024x160.png 1024w, https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1-768x120.png 768w, https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1.png 1151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-1116\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/image-1-300x47.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webpage provides guidance and resources for completing the ECRIA process. It is also where we publish completed NHS Lothian impact assessments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision to complete an impact assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the project initiation stage, you must consider whether an Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessment (ECRIA) is required. This decision should be made using the <a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/ecria-checklist-template-updated-sept-2026-2\/\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1499\">ECRIA Initial Checklist Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The checklist will guide you through a series of questions to help you determine whether an ECRIA is necessary for your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guiding principle<\/strong> &#8211; if your work is likely to impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socio-economic disadvantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children&#8217;s rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who work for NHS Lothian or use NHS Lothian services, and completing an impact assessment would help NHS Lothian meet its duty to give due regard to equality and children&#8217;s rights, then an ECRIA should be carried out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completing an Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Initial Checklist indicates that an impact assessment is required, you must complete an Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessment (ECRIA) using the guidance.  Click to view the <a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/NHS-Lothian-ECRIA-Guidance-v3.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1131\">ECRIA Guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you are doing the assessment, you should record your evidence, results and how you will use the information in one place. Click to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/ECRIA-report-template-v.2.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1127\">ECRIA Report Template<\/a> to record the results of your assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further support and training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require additional support to complete an ECRIA, you are encouraged to attend training delivered by the Equality and Human Rights Team: Learning how to do and use Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click to view the <a href=\"https:\/\/staff.nhslothian.scot\/ehre\/education-calendar\/\">Equality and Human Rights Education Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance about the impact assessment process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/flowchart-to-comply-with-ecr-duties-in-decision-making\/\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"716\">Flowchart to comply with equality and children&#8217;s rights duties in decision-making<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/making-fair-financial-decisions-may-2024\/\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"737\">Making Fair Financial Decisions Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keeping a record<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/05\/ECRIA-decision-tracker-template.xlsx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/05\/ECRIA-decision-tracker-template.xlsx\">ECRIA decision tracker<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance about discrimination and harassment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.equalityhumanrights.com\/equality\/equality-act-2010\/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010\/direct-and-indirect-discrimination\">EHRC What is discrimination?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guidance about children&#8217;s rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/05\/UNCRC-Articles-summary.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"728\">Summary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equality evidence sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/04\/Is-Scotland-Fairer-Equality-and-Human-Rights-Monitor-accessible-PDF.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1122\">Equality and Human Rights Monitor: Is Scotland Fairer? 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/05\/Census-2022-ECRIA-website.pdf\">Scotland census 2022<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/org.nhslothian.scot\/equality-human-rights\/public-sector-equality-duty-reports\/\">NHS Lothian workforce data<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publish the completed Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a decision is made to implement a proposed new or revised piece of work, all completed NHS Lothian, and where appropriate Health and Social Care Partnership, ECRIAs are required by law to be published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To publish your Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessment on this page, email the completed report to loth.equalityandhumanrights@nhs.scot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Published Equality and Children&#8217;s Rights Impact Assessments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the report you&#8217;re looking for is not here, it may be published on the website for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothian.gov.uk\/info\/210558\/social_care_and_health\/12776\/elhscp_integrated_impact_assessments\">East Lothian HSCP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghhsc.scot\/the-ijb\/integrated-impact-assessments\/\">Edinburgh HSCP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlothian.gov.uk\/mid-hscp\/downloads\/download\/48\/impact-assessments\">Midlothian HSCP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westlothian.gov.uk\/eqia?p=1\">West Lothian HSCP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs\" data-active-tab=\"0\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-links\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">2026<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-nhsl-document-list\" data-folderid=\"6\" data-title=\"Impact Assessments 2026\" data-sort=\"4\">Loading &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span 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