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Publication - Impact assessment

NHSScotland Work-related Driving Risks Workforce Policy: Equality Impact Assessment

Published
19 March 2026
From
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, +3 more … Director of Health Workforce, Director-General Health and Social Care, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate, +1 more … Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care
ISBN
9781807750237

This EQIA finds the Work‑related Driving Risks Policy supports safe, fair and accessible practices for all staff. It identifies positive impacts, particularly for disabled and pregnant employees, with no negative effects, and commits to ongoing monitoring to ensure equality and inclusion.

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Equality Impact Assessment Results

Title of Policy: NHSScotland Work-related Driving Risks Policy.

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy: The aim of the policy is to raise awareness of the safety issues around work-related driving; assess and manage all driving-related risks through safe procedures and training and; reduce injuries and incidents from work-related driving.

This is a refresh of the previous Reducing Work-Related Driving Risks PIN Policy (January 2003).

Directorate: Health Workforce

Contact

Email: ofs.pm@gov.scot

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