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	HAS
Service area	Supported Housing
Proposal being screened	RACSS Offenders Supported Housing Service
Officer(s) carrying out screening	Mike Rudd – Head of Supported Housing
What are you proposing to do?	Procure a Supported Housing Service for Offenders under the supervision of National Probation Service
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?	The service will support Offenders under the supervision of National Probation Service who are either at risk of, or experiencing homelessness by delivering Housing Related support in a mix of designated properties and floating support. The service is jointly commissioned with NPS who provide professional Probation input, the commissioned support will focus on addressing root causes of people’s housing challenges, such as financial management and navigating complex systems whilst also supporting people to manage and address their own mental and physical health needs. The Service will reduce homelessness amongst ex-offenders which is a key driver of reoffending behaviour, reducing homelessness and improving community safety across North Yorkshire.
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.	Second Homes Council Tax funding of approximately £315,000 per year will be allocated to the project from October 2026, operational support from HAS and Housing will be wrapped around the service to maximise outcomes.
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.		The service is targeted at people either at risk of, or experiencing homelessness as a result of their offending history. This group often experience overlapping inequalities relating to physical and mental health as well as involvement with substance sue services and criminal justice.
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.		N/A
Decision (Please tick one option)		EIA not relevant or proportionate:	ü		Continue to full EIA:
Reason for decision		The service is an expansion and continuation of existing provision. No impacts have been identified on particular protected characteristic.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)		A. Barron
Date		20/11/2025