This training event is being held in Manchester on 14 July 2009. Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs) are a tool for finding out the potential impact of a policy, function or service (or one which is proposed). They try to ensure that as far as possible any negative consequences for a particular group, sector of the community or staff of the public body are identified and eliminated or minimised.
This course will:

• explain when EQIAs need to be carried out
• the methodology, purpose and benefits
• how they promote a more proactive approach to the promotion of equality
• provide the tools and understanding to help development workers help voluntary community groups to undertake an EQIA
• look at the benefits of using EQIAs to help bring organisations into the mainstream
• Equality impact assessments

For further information please visit: Equality Impact Assessments