Equality Impact Assessment training

If you are new to completing Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs), or would benefit from refresher training, we are running a number of awareness raising sessions in 2026. All of our Cabinet papers include a requirement to record whether an EIA has been completed. All EIAs as part of our broader Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) are also required to be in the ‘public domain’ and are published online.

The sessions cover:

• an introduction to and familiarisation with EIAs
• the legal context of EIAs
• what to consider when preparing an EIA

The sessions will be held on:

• Wednesday, 4 February 2026
• Wednesday, 6 May 2026
• Tuesday, 7 July 2026
• Tuesday, 1 September 2026
• Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Each online session will run between 10am to miday. To sign up or if you have any questions, please email Linda Alexander – lalexander@eastlothian.gov.uk

What is an Equality Impact assessment (EIA)?

An EIA is a structured, evidence-based method that seeks to measure the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of our proposed actions and interventions (projects, policies, what we do) which impact people and communities (protected characteristics). It was introduced within the Equality Act 2010 and is a legal requirement forming part of our Public Specific Equality Duties (PSED).