Adult social care support and community health - learning and improvement framework: equality impact assessment

Key Themes Across Protected Characteristics

An evidence review and analysis identified barriers and areas for improvement, including:

• Cultural awareness and inclusivity
• Workforce training on specific needs and topics (e.g., sensory impairments, gender dysphoria, cultural contexts)
• Access to timely information and choice in care decisions

The following enablers were identified:

• Person-led, human rights-based care
• Strong relationships between people who use social care support and community health services, carers, and the workforce
• Workforce development to improve knowledge skills and awareness
• Accessible, integrated services offering choice and control