Review of Agenda for Change in NHS Scotland – Equality Impact Assessment
This EQIA has been prepared for the Review of Agenda for Change (AfC). As part of the 2023/24 pay deal, Scottish Government committed to a review of AfC. The review was conducted in collaboration with Scottish Government, Health Trade Unions (Staff Side) and NHSScotland Employers.
Authorisation of EQIA
Please confirm that:
This Equality Impact Assessment has informed the development of this policy:
Yes
Opportunities to promote equality in respect of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation have been considered, i.e.:
- Eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation;
- Removing or minimising any barriers and/or disadvantages;
- Taking steps which assist with promoting equality and meeting people’s different needs;
- Encouraging participation (e.g. in public life)
- Fostering good relations, tackling prejudice and promoting understanding.
Yes
If the Marriage and Civil Partnership protected characteristic applies to this policy, the Equality Impact Assessment has also assessed against the duty to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in respect of this protected characteristic:
Not applicable
Declaration
I am satisfied with the equality impact assessment that has been undertaken for the Review of Agenda for Change and give my authorisation for the results of this assessment to be published on the Scottish Government’s website.
Name: Jane Hamilton
Position: Deputy Director - Health Workforce Culture, Pay & Partnership
Authorisation date: 5 November 2025