Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire is making significant progress in ensuring nobody in the area faces barriers to services.
The partnership works to the Fairer Scotland Duty, which protects those most affected by poverty in local communities.
As a result, the link-up actively considers any socio-economic inequalities that could result from its decisions and policies.
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The partnership has developed a set of robust processes to ensure its way of working makes sure that everyone in North Lanarkshire has equal access to health and care services.
Staff have improved the equality impact assessment (EQIA) template to reflect Fairer Scotland Duty and ensure that strategic decisions pay attention to the needs of those facing socio-economic disadvantages.
Committee reports also include reference to the Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty to ensure all papers consider if a full assessment is required and record the resulting work carried out.
Brian Moore, depute chair of the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board, highlighted the vital role of Health and Social Care Services in reducing health inequalities.
He told Lanarkshire Live: "We are fully committed to promoting fairness throughout our health and social services, and reducing inequalities by tackling
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