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EIA pre-screening report - St James Leisure Centre

Is this a new or existing policy/ service/function?
Existing
Brief summary/description of the main aims of the policy/service/function being screened
A review of the changing provision accessibility and suitability of St James pool following a complaint/feedback from a profoundly deaf user with chidlren whom are profoundly deaf.

Health and Safety at Work Act
RIDDOR
COSHH
PWTAG
LOLAR
Is there any reason to believe that the policy/service/function could have a specific impact on people from one or more of the following groups according to their different protected characteristic, for example, because they have particular needs, experiences, issues or priorities or in terms of ability to access the service?
Age Neutral
Disability Negative
Gender Neutral
Gender re-assignment Negative
Marriage/civil partnership Neutral
Pregnancy & maternity Neutral
Race Neutral
Religion or belief Neutral
Sexual orientation Neutral
Other (eg low income) Negative
Is the proposed policy/service likely to affect relations between certain equality communities or to damage relations between the equality communities and the Council, for example because it is seen as favouring a particular community or denying opportunities to another?
Answer
Yes
Comments
Changing room provision does not cater sufficiently for the above identified groups, and as such restricts usage.
Could this policy/service be perceived as impacting on communities differently?
Answer
Yes
Comments
We currently do not sufficiently cater for the needs of the above communities when it comes to changing provision.
Is the policy/service specifically designed to tackle evidence of disadvantage or potential discrimination?
Answer
Yes
Comments
AWN facilities are designed to be accessible to all, removing barriers to physical activity.
Are any impacts identified above minor and if so, can these be eliminated or reduced by minor actions?
Answer
Yes
Actions
  • A visible warning light can be installed in the disabled changing room linked to the fire alarm.
  • Gender neutral signage can be introduced to the above changing room to ensure provision is available for transgender and non-binary individuals.
Both of the above ensures those with caring responsibilities are provided sufficient changing room provision.
Actions agreed by EWG member
Full EIA required.
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