Pathology Blueprint Programme Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA)

Overview

We are consulting on the equality impact assessment of proposals for a new regional management structure for pathology services within Northern Ireland (NI) in the form of a new HSC agency, being taken forward by the Pathology Blueprint Programme. In particular, we are keen to ensure that these proposals are fair and do not present barriers to participation or disadvantage any individual or group.

This form will be active for 13 weeks (effective 17 December 2024)

Feedback will be collected and collated by the Department of Health. Consultation feedback and any further impacts identified will be shared with the Minister in advance of his decision on the Programme’s next steps; and taken into account as part of the detailed design for Phase 2 of the Programme, should that go ahead.

Why your views matter

We are seeking your views on the equality implications of the proposed new regional governance arrangements for pathology services in NI. We wish to ensure that we have identified all potential impacts of the new arrangements, as well as a consideration of appropriate mitigations.

This consultation is open to the public and we encourage responses from anyone with an interest in pathology services in NI.