Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate	Cross-cutting
Service area	Cross-cutting
Proposal being screened	Acceptance of the grant to support trailblazer projects to support economic activity
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Will Boardman
What are you proposing to do?	The proposal is to accept funding allowing the delivery of c.20 projects related to the DWP Economic Inactivity Trailblazer.
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	The trailblazer aims to: - Support people who are currently economically inactive with health conditions / neurodiversity to help them move back towards work - Reduce the number of YNY residents becoming inactive or at risk of becoming inactive, by providing preventative health and employment support whilst they are still in work. To achieve this, our approach will be: Person centred and recognise the different experiences that people may have of health issues and the influence of wider economic and social determinants. We will deliver activities that integrate a person centred approach and wrap around support alongside existing health provision. This will enable individuals to progress into work, reducing inactivity and avoiding further deterioration of health conditions. Targeted provision to support those in greatest need and ensure we are addressing inequalities rather than exacerbating them. Enhancing existing activity with an awareness of what is currently funded and what more is required, whilst ensuring we are building on good practice, lesson learned and expertise built up from existing and previous provision. Transformational and step change in the capacity and capability in the systems and services to support economically inactive people providing a legacy for future programmes and policies.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	The grant would provide £4,391,906 to support initiatives focused on the aspects above.
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your directorate representative for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic		Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know/No info available
		Yes		No
Age				X
Disability				X
Sex				X
Race				X
Sexual orientation				X
Gender reassignment				X
Religion or belief				X
Pregnancy or maternity				X
Marriage or civil partnership				X
People in rural areas				X
People on a low income				X
Carer (unpaid family or friend)				X
Are from the Armed Forces Community				X
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (for example, disabled people’s access to public transport)? Please give details.		Yes. It will focus on supporting groups including young people, people with mental health problems, disabled people, unpaid carers and veterans.
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (for example, partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics? Please explain why you have reached this conclusion.		Yes – significant aspects of the funding will support partners who deliver support to these groups.
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The programme has the potential for significant investment in services to support economically inactive people and is judged likely to have a positive impact in reducing inequalities.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		Richard Webb
Date		03/07/2025