Equality Screening - Household Recycling Centres Accessibility Part 2
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
Dependants
In Causeway Coast and Glens 28% of households include dependent children, compared with the NI average of 29.21%.
Number of dependent children - households
MS-A24: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All households 57,577 768,809
No children in household 31,968 (55.52%) 423,956 (55.14%)
No dependent children in household/
All children in household non-dependent 9,490 (16.48%) 120,314 (15.65%)
One dependent child:
aged 0-4 1,816 (3.15%) 27,233 (3.54%)
aged 5-11 1,470 (2.55%) 21,123 (2.75%)
aged 12-18 2,919 (5.07%) 39,203 (5.10%)
Two dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 2,293 (3.98%) 32,598 (4.24%)
youngest aged 5-11 2,635 (4.58%) 36,534 (4.75%)
youngest aged 12-18 1,398 (2.43%) 18,532 (2.41%)
Three or more dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 1,773 (3.08%) 24,120 (3.14%)
youngest aged 5-11 1,562 (2.71%) 21,677 (2.82%)
youngest aged 12-18 253 (0.44%) 3,519 (0.46%)
District Electoral Dependent child Not a dependent child
Area 2014 Label
Ballymoney 5,760 18,581
Bann 4,161 13,304
Benbradagh 4,637 13,168
Causeway 4,705 19,506
Coleraine 5,163 17,962
Limavady 3,564 12,000
The Glens 4,018 13,270
District Electoral Provides no Provides 1 or more
Area 2014 Label unpaid care hours unpaid care per week
Ballymoney 20,283 2,774
Bann 14,539 2,011
Benbradagh 14,612 1,974
Causeway 20,615 2,783
Coleraine 19,781 2,573
Limavady 13,577 1,804
The Glens 14,379 2,068
The service is provided to all regardless if they do or do not have dependants. To date there is no evidence to show either a detriment or benefit to any specific group within this Section 75 category. However, if considered as a multiple identity for example disability this may then create a detriment.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Disability
The Census 2021 showed that 35.95% of our residents has a long-term health condition or illness which limits their daily activities or the work they can do, which is slightly higher than the NI average of 34.67%.
Number of long-term health conditions MS-D04: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents 141,746 1,903,176
Does not have a long-term health condition 90,793 (64.05%) 1,243,371 (65.33%)
1 long-term health condition 26,690 (18.83%) 344,687 (18.11%)
2 long-term health conditions 12,121 (8.55%) 151,512 (7.96%)
3 long-term health conditions 6,220 (4.39%) 81,075 (4.26%)
4 long-term health conditions 3,440 (2.43%) 46,166 (2.43%)
5 or more long-term health conditions 2,482 (1.75%) 36,365 (1.91%)
Currently Council has no data on usage in relation to Section 75 Categories, therefore at present there no evidence to indicate that this policy/procedure will have a positive or negative impact on this Section 75 group.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Long-term Condition
Deafness or partial hearing loss 8,914 (6.29%)
Blindness or partial sight 2,560 (1.81%)
Mobility or dexterity that requires the use of a wheelchair 2,145 (1.51%)
Mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities 15,951 (11.25%)
Intellectual or learning disability 1,340 (0.95%)
Intellectual or learning difficulty 4,334 (3.06%)
Autism or Asperger syndrome 2,282 (1.61%)
An emotional, psychological or mental health condition 11,787 (8.32%)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss 2,681 (1.89%)
Long term pain or discomfort 17,396 (12.27%)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 14,525 (10.25%)
Other condition 13,214 (9.32%)
Source: NISRA, Census 2021, tables MS-D03, MS-D04 through to MS-D16
All signage is provided in the appropriate font to support those with visual impairment, this has been taken into consideration in the design of the survey and the signs at household recycling centres. In the survey a minimum of 18pt has been used and in the signage a minimum of 22pt.
To date there is evidence to show this group may suffer a detriment when using the site due to high reach areas and the requirement of the individual to ask for help.
A consultation process will support the identification of any currently unknown impacts.
Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Section 75 Category - Positive impact (it could benefit), Neutral or Negative impact (it could disadvantage).
Gender
Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other: Neutral impact on this section. Different individuals have various reach spans and although it is presently not identified that any specific gender will be detrimentally impacted, the consultation process will provide more in-depth information.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, Other: Neutral impact on this section. It is felt that mitigation has been provided to support those from different racial backgrounds to avail of an efficient and effective service. However, the consultation process will provide more in-depth information.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Neutral, minor to major negative impact on this section. Individuals with different disabilities will be impacted differently and this impact could range from neutral to major. For example individuals with lower levels of mobility or those who use mobility aids may be detrimentally impacted and require mitigation such as support to dispose of their waste. However, the consultation process will provide more in-depth information.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others
Neutral impact on this section. Sexual orientation is not deemed to be impacted by the service provision at household recycling centres.
Age Younger people and children: Neutral impact on this section. Older People: Neutral, minor or major negative impact on this section.
Mitigation has been provided to support those older individuals to avail of an efficient and effective service.
Again, it is noted that age impacts individuals differently and the impact of the current service provision could be detrimental and could range from neutral to major. For example, individuals with lower levels of mobility or those who use mobility aids may be detrimentally impacted and require mitigation such as support to dispose of their waste. However, the consultation process will provide more in-depth information.
Political Opinion
Neutral impact on this section. An individuals’ various political opinions are not deemed to be impacted by the service provision at household recycling centres.
Religious Belief
Neutral impact on this section. An individuals’ various religious beliefs are not deemed to be impacted by the service provision at household recycling centres.
Martial Status
Neutral impact on this section. An individuals’ marital status is not deemed to be impacted by the service provision at household recycling centres.
Dependants
Neutral, Minor to Major negative impact on this section. It is noted that the type of dependant may create additional service needs therefore, the impact of the current service provision could be detrimental and could range from neutral to major. For example, those with young families may have increased waste and may as a result have to use household recycling centres. The consultation process will provide more in-depth information.
Screening Questions
2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?
Gender (Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other please specify).
No. The survey and service does not support opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to gender.
Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
(Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify).
No. The survey and service does not aim to provide opportunities for increased promotion of opportunity, however providing information in various languages may promote equality on a minor level.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Yes. The survey and service has incorporated mitigation measures to provide equality of opportunity for individuals with a disability.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
No. The survey and service does not support opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to sexual orientation.
Age Older People, Younger people and children.
Yes. The survey and service has incorporated mitigation measures and asked specific questions to identify measures to support equality of opportunity for individuals of all ages.
Political Opinion.
No. The survey and service does not support opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to political opinion.
Religious Belief.
No. The survey and service does not support opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to religious belief.
Marital Status.
No. The survey and service does not support opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to marital status.
Dependants.
Yes. There is some opportunity to promote equality of opportunity in relation to dependents by providing opportunities for individuals to identify their needs and potential mitigation measures.
Screening Questions.
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief.
Level of impact: None. The survey and service is unlikely to impact on good relations in relation to Religious Belief.
Section 75 Category: Political Opinion.
Level of impact: None. The survey and service is unlikely to impact on good relations in relation to Political Opinion.
Section 75 Category: Racial Group.
Level of impact: None. The survey and service is unlikely to impact on good relations in relation to Racial Group.
Screening Questions.
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief: No. The survey and service has no remit to impact on good relations.
Political Opinion: No. The survey and service has no remit to impact on good relations.
Racial Group: No. The survey and service has no remit to impact on good relations.
Additional Considerations.
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
Measures have been put in place to support those with multiple identities, for example, older individuals will be informed of the process through more traditional forms of advertisements, e.g., newspapers and notices on-site and younger individuals through the provision of a QR code and on Council website. Provisions have been made to support disabled minority ethic individuals to receive information in a suitable language upon request.
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
Measures have been put in place to support those with multiple identities, example, all genders and ages with dependents can use the QR code or receive a paper copy of the survey at the centre. The survey will be screen reader compliant and all requests for alternative formats will be considered.
Disability Considerations.
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. Provisions will be made if necessary to support disabled minority ethic individuals to receive information in a suitable language upon request.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
No.
Screening Decision.
Likely Impact: Minor
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this:
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If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced:
The Council is currently undertaking a consultation process to identify further mitigation opportunities and alternative requirements.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:
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Mitigation.
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
Yes.
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
The Council is currently undertaking a consultation process to identify further mitigation opportunities and alternative requirements.
Timetabling And Prioritising.
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion Rating (1 to 3).
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A
Social Need N/A
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A
Monitoring.
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
The Council is currently undertaking a consultation process to identify further mitigation opportunities and alternative requirements. The responses will be reviewed at the end of the consultation period and service improvement suggestions will be presented to the elected members.
Any additional mitigation introduced will be piloted to ensure it has addressed the issue effectively.
Approval And Authorisation
Screened By: Operations Supervisor 12 November 2024
Approved By: Head of Operations 22 November 2024