Draft Disability Action Plan 2024-2028

S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form

General Information: Plan

This is a new plan.

Operational Area: Council Wide

Title: Disability Action Plan

Brief Summary:

This Action Plan has been developed following an audit of inequalities. It outlines our commitment to improving access, removing barriers to support inclusion, and promoting positive attitudes toward individuals with disabilities in all areas of life.

What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes)

The action plan addresses the need for council to create a corporate approach to promoting positive attitudes towards disabled people and guides activities and policy to support this.

The actions within the plan aim to mitigate or remove barriers identified to ultimately improve both service provision and quality of life for our local communities and visitors.

It will also support council to fulfil the duties set out in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended) and Section 49A and 49B of the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

This is an organisation wide policy for both staff and service users.

Senior Leadership Team - overall coordination.

Heads of Service - implementation in the specified areas and achievement of actions.

Head of Policy and Community Planning / Policy Section – review and monitoring of actions.

Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

Legislation:
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended) and Section 49A and 49B of the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006.

Strategies:
Equality Scheme (renewed 2020)
Good Relations Audit and Strategy 2023
Every Customer Counts Policy
Local Government Code of Conduct
“Together building a United Community” Strategy May 2013
Complaints Policy
Economic Development Strategy
Corporate Strategy 2020-2024
Corporate Business Plans 2023
Age Friendly Causeway Strategy and Acton Plan 2024-29

Studies, Publications, Statistics and Guidance:
The Executive Office, Racial Equality Strategy 2015-25
The Equality Commission NI, Key Inequalities in Employment 2018
Northern Ireland Assembly, Multiple Deprivation in Northern Ireland, Research Paper 2018
Carers UK, Will I Care? 2019
The Equality Commission NI, A Welcoming and Inclusive Workplace 2020
NI Life and Times Survey 2021
Carers UK, The State of Caring in Northern Ireland 2021
Trends in Domestic Abuse incidents and crimes recorded by the PSNI 2020/21
Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency – Census 2021
RNIB, Manifesto for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections 2022
Department for Communities, Disability within the Northern Ireland Labour Market 2022
CIPD Resourcing and talent planning survey 2022
A commitment to Carers 2022
Causeway CYPSP Locality Planning Group Young People’s Mental Health Survey 2022/23
J District Hate Crime Statistics 2023
Disability Action, Disabled Peoples Election Manifesto 2023

Available Evidence

Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data.
What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative have you gathered to inform this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories.

It is proposed that all Section 75 categories will be considered via:

• Quantitative evidence has been sourced via the NI Census in 2021 and the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2021.

Section 75 Category
Details of Evidence/Information:

• The Census statistics in 2021 collated by NISRA statistics detailed the usual resident population of Causeway Coast & Glens Local Government District to be 141,746 accounting for 7.45% of the N.I. total. Statistical information with regards to the districts makeup and individuals therein was also reviewed.

• It is also clear that the majority of our borough is rural in composition and therefore the specific needs of individuals with disabilities who live in rural areas were also considered during screening.

• According to benefit statistics from the Department of Communities in May 2024, 210,410 claimants were in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Of this total:
• 42% (88,260) of claims in payment were awarded the enhanced rate for both the daily living and mobility components.
• 45% (94,920) of claims in payment have a main disabling condition recorded under the highest medical category of ‘Psychiatric disorders (Mental Illness)’.

Religious Beliefs

The 2021 Census outlined:

Religion / religion brought up in:
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic 40.12% 45.70%
Protestant & Other Christian
(including Christian related) 51.17% 43.48%
Other Religions 0.78% 1.50%
None/Not stated 7.94% 9.32%

Staff breakdown by Religious Belief / Community Background (Figures as at 6 June 2024)

Religious Belief / Community Background Gender Number of Staff

Roman Catholic Male 140 (21%)
Female 127 (19%)
Protestant Male 245 (36%)
Female 132 (19%)
Non-Determined Male 21 (3%)
Female 17 (2%)
Total 682

In terms of religion or religion brought up in the 2021 Census indicates that our resident’s religious beliefs are comparable to those in Northern Ireland in that there are 2 predominant groupings i.e. Roman Catholic and Protestant. However, we also have an increasing number of individuals (7.94%) who do not practice a specific religion or who do not wish to be grouped into a specific religion. In addition, we have a small number of individuals who practice other religions. The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and religion.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities irrespective of their religious belief. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.

Political Opinion

The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2021) provides the following information on the political parties’ people in Northern Ireland feel closest to (this information is not available at local government level) :

%
DUP/Democratic Unionist Party 12
Sinn Féin 13
Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) 13
Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) 13
Alliance Party 19
Green Party 5
Other Party 4
None of these 11
Other answer 1
Don't know 9

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and political opinion.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities irrespective of their political opinion. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.

Racial Group

On Census Day 21 March 2021 the resident population was:

Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
White 98.55% 96.55%
Irish Traveller 0.03% 0.14%
Roma 0.01% 0.08%
Indian 0.15% 0.52%
Chinese 0.22% 0.50%
Filipino 0.10% 0.23%
Pakistani 0.03% 0.08%
Arab 0.03% 0.10%
Other Asian 0.10% 0.28%
Black African 0.12% 0.42%
Black Other 0.04% 0.16%
Mixed 0.51% 0.76%
Other ethnicities 0.11% 0.19%

The 2021 Census detailed 98.55% of our population is white, with 1.45% from an ethnic background. The largest minority ethnic groups in Causeway Coast and Glens are the Chinese (0.22%), Indian (0.15%) and Filipino (0.10%). The proportion of ethnic groups from a non-white background has increased in Causeway Coast and Glens over the last 10 years by 0.95% slightly increasing the diversity in our population.

Country of Birth (basic detail)
Table MS-A16: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
Europe: United Kingdom: Northern Ireland 127,171
Europe: United Kingdom: England 5,991
Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland 1,556
Europe: United Kingdom: Wales 234
Europe: Republic of Ireland 1,931
Europe: Other EU countries 2,733
Europe: Other non-EU countries 149
Africa 384
Middle East and Asia 825
North America, Central America and Caribbean 499
South America 55
Antarctica, Oceania and Other 219

Number of people born outside UK/Ireland in CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021
Census 2021
2011 2021
Number of people born outside UK/Ireland 4,100 4,900

Of the total population in Causeway Coast and Glens 3.45% of our residents were born outside the UK/Ireland as demonstrated in the table above this is an increase over the last 10 years of 0.56%.

National identity (person based)
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
British only 38%
Irish only 22%
Northern Irish only 23%
British & Irish only <1%
British & Northern Irish only 9%
Irish & Northern Irish only 2%
British, Irish & Northern Irish only 1%
Other national identities 5%

Main Language
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
English 98%
Other languages 2%

Although our population is becoming more diverse 97.8% speak English as their main language. The other main languages spoken are Polish, Irish and Portuguese closely followed by Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese and Cantonese.

Main Language (Count)
Census 2021 MS-B12a
All usual residents aged 3 and over CC&G Borough Council
English 134,147 (97.80%)
Polish 1,524 (1.11%)
Lithuanian 49 (0.04%)
Irish 231 (0.17%)
Romanian 79 (0.06%)
Portuguese 39 (0.03%)
Arabic 63 (0.05%)
Bulgarian 66 (0.05%)
Chinese (not otherwise specified) 68 (0.05%)
Slovak 32 (0.02%)
Hungarian 18 (0.01%)
Spanish 50 (0.04%)
Latvian 36 (0.03%)
Russian 29 (0.02%)
Tetun 6 (0.00%)
Malayalam 24 (0.02%)
Tagalog/Filipino 46 (0.03%)
Cantonese 69 (0.05%)
Other languages 584 (0.43%)
All Residents 137,160

It is important to note that while other family members may be able to support translation, 1.30% or 750 households do not speak English as their main language and therefore would require translation services.

Household language (Count)
Census 2021 MS-B11a CC&G Borough Council
All people aged 16+ years have
English as a main language. 56,063 (97.37%)
At least one but not all people aged
16+ years have English as a main language. 600 (1.04%)
No people aged 16+ years have English
as a main language, but at least one
person aged 3-15 years has English
as a main language. 163 (0.28%)
No people have English as a main language. 750 (1.30%)
57,576

Knowledge of Irish
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
No ability in Irish 90%
Some ability in Irish 10%

Knowledge of Ulster-Scots
Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council
No ability in Ulster-Scots 81%
Some ability in Ulster-Scots 19%

Staff breakdown by Racial Group / Ethnic Origin (Figures as of 6 June 2024)

Racial Group / Ethnic Origin Number of Staff
Other 2 (0.29%)
White / White European 628 (92.08%)
Unknown 52 (7.63%)
Total 682

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and race.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities of all racial backgrounds. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts. The on-line consultation process will support translation to the user’s preferred language.

Age

Age: (NISRA Census 2021 – Table MS-A02)

CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
0-4 years 7,973 (5.62%) 113,820 (5.98%)
5-9 years 8,878 (6.26%) 124,475 (6.54%)
10-14 years 9,113 (6.43%) 126,918 (6.67%)
15-19 years 8,326 (5.87%) 113,203 (5.95%)
20-24 years 7,873 (5.55%) 111,386 (5.85%)
25-29 years 7,713 (5.44%) 116,409 (6.12%)
30-34 years 8,460 (5.97%) 126,050 (6.62%)
35-39 years 8,528 (6.02%) 127,313 (6.69%)
40-44 years 8,513 (6.01%) 122,163 (6.42%)
45-49 years 9,322 (6.58%) 121,670 (6.39%)
50-54 years 10,412 (7.35%) 130,967 (6.88%)
55-59 years 10,150 (7.16%) 129,276 (6.79%)
60-64 years 9,171 (6.47%) 113,049 (5.94%)
65-69 years 7,769 (5.48%) 93,464 (4.91%)
70-74 years 6,990 (4.93%) 83,467 (4.39%)
75-79 years 5,659 (3.99%) 66,377 (3.49%)
80-84 years 3,718 (2.62%) 43,776 (2.30%)
85-89 years 2,126 (1.50%) 25,879 (1.36%)
90+ years 1,051 (0.74%) 13,512 (0.71%)
TOTAL Population 141,745 1,903,174

Statistics in the table above highlight an ageing population.

Age Comparison for CC&G Borough Council for the years 2011 and 2021
Census 2021
Age Range (years) 2011 2021
0-14 19% 18%
15-39 33% 29%
40-64 33% 34%
65+ 15% 19%

It can be seen from the 2 tables above, that in the 44 and under groupings our borough statistics have decreased and are lower than the Northern Ireland average. Whereas the number of individuals aged 45 years and upwards has increased and our percentages in these groupings are higher than the Northern Ireland Average.

This is a trend which is forecast to continue as identified in NISRA’s 2020-based Interim Population Projections for Northern Ireland, which states that "by mid-2027, the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to overtake the number of children" .

Staff breakdown by Age (Figures as at 6 June 2024)
Age Group Number of staff
18-21 2 (0.3%)
22-29 21 (3.1%)
30-34 39 (5.7%)
35-39 67 (9.8%)
40-44 84 (12.3%)
45-49 83 (12.2%)
50-54 139 (20.4%)
55-59 112 (16.4%)
60-64 94 (13.8%)
65-120 41 (6.0%)
Total 682

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and age.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities of all ages. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts. The on-line, paper or telephone consultation options will support all age groups.

Marital Status

Marital status by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2021):

Marital and civil partnership status MS-A30: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Single (never married or never registered a civil partnership) 40,720 (35.67%) 576,708 (38.07%)
Married 54,576 (47.81%) 690,509 (45.59%)
In a civil partnership 155 (0.14%) 2,742 (0.18%)
Separated (but still legally married or still legally
in a civil partnership) 3,795 (3.32%) 57,272 (3.78%)
Divorced or formerly in a civil partnership which is
now legally dissolved 7,258 (6.36%) 91,128 (6.02%)
Widowed or surviving partner from a civil partnership 7,655 (6.71%) 96,384 (6.36%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,159 1,514,743

Causeway Coast and Glens follows a similar pattern to that of Northern Ireland in that the highest percentage of residents are married (47.81% compared with the NI average of 45.59%). The patterns are all higher than the NI average with the exception of Individuals in a civil partnership which at 0.14% is slightly lower than the NI average of 0.18%.

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been legal since 13 January 2020. (Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019)

Staff breakdown by Marital Status (Figures as at 6 June 2024)
Marital Status Number of staff
Unknown 55 (8.06%)
Civil Partnership 4 (0.59%)
Divorced 17 (2.49%)
Married 391 (57.33%)
Other 25 (3.67%)
Separated 14 (2.05%)
Single 172 (25.22%)
Widowed 4 (0.59%)
Total 682

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and marital status.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities of all marital status. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.

Sexual Orientation

The 2021 census for the first time included a question on sexual orientation.

Sexual orientation
MS-C01: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Straight or heterosexual 104,205 (91.28%) 1,363,859 (90.04%)
Gay or lesbian 906 (0.79%) 17,713 (1.17%)
Bisexual 596 (0.52%) 11,306 (0.75%)
Other sexual orientation 135 (0.12%) 2,597 (0.17%)
Prefer not to say 4,502 (3.94%) 69,307 (4.58%)
Not stated 3,816 (3.34%) 49,961 (3.30%)
All usual residents aged 16 and over 114,160 1,514,743

Sexual orientation by broad age bands
MS-C02: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents aged
16 and over 114,158 1,514,745
Straight or heterosexual 104,203 (91.28%) 1,363,859 (90.04%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other
sexual orientation 1,637 (1.43%) 31,617 (2.09%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 8,318 (7.29%) 119,269 (7.87%)
Usual residents aged 16-24 years 14,576 201,369
Straight or heterosexual 13,099 (89.87%) 175,346 (87.08%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other
sexual orientation 517 (3.55%) 9,283 (4.61%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 960 (6.59%) 16,740 (8.31%)
Usual residents aged 25-39 years 24,700 369,770
Straight or heterosexual 22,732 (92.03%) 330,734 (89.44%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 649 (2.63%) 13,991 (3.78%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 1,319 (5.34%) 25,045 (6.77%)
Usual residents aged 40-64 years 47,568 617,126
Straight or heterosexual 44,419 (93.38%) 571,502 (92.61%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 419 (0.88%) 7,459 (1.21%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 2,730 (5.74%) 38,165 (6.18%)
Usual residents aged 65+ years 27,314 326,480
Straight or heterosexual 23,953 (87.69%) 286,277 (87.69%)
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, other sexual
orientation 52 (0.19%) 884 (0.27%)
Prefer not to say/ Not stated 3,309 (12.11%) 39,319 (12.04%)

The census asked everyone 16 and over to complete the question on sexual orientation. The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and sexual orientation.

The council currently has no data specific to its workforce.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities irrespective of their race. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts. The on-line consultation process will support translation to the user’s preferred language.

Men and Women Generally Gender:

(Census 2021 – Table MS-A07)
CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
Male 69,848 (49.28%) 936,132 (49.19%)
Female 71,898 (50.72%) 967,043 (50.81%)

Staff breakdown by Gender (Figures as at 6 June 2024)

Gender Number of staff
Male 406 (59.53%)
Female 276 (40.47%)
Total 682

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and gender. However, the Family Resources Survey 2022 to 2023 identified over the last 10 years there were a greater number of females than males reporting a disability.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people of all genders. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.

Dependants

In Causeway Coast and Glens 28% of households include dependent children, compared with the NI average of 29.21%.

Number of dependent children - households
MS-A24: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All households 57,577 768,809
No children in household 31,968 (55.52%) 423,956 (55.14%)
No dependent children in household/
All children in household non-dependent 9,490 (16.48%) 120,314 (15.65%)
One dependent child:
aged 0-4 1,816 (3.15%) 27,233 (3.54%)
aged 5-11 1,470 (2.55%) 21,123 (2.75%)
aged 12-18 2,919 (5.07%) 39,203 (5.10%)
Two dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 2,293 (3.98%) 32,598 (4.24%)
youngest aged 5-11 2,635 (4.58%) 36,534 (4.75%)
youngest aged 12-18 1,398 (2.43%) 18,532 (2.41%)
Three or more dependent children:
youngest aged 0-4 1,773 (3.08%) 24,120 (3.14%)
youngest aged 5-11 1,562 (2.71%) 21,677 (2.82%)
youngest aged 12-18 253 (0.44%) 3,519 (0.46%)

In Causeway Coast and Glens 9.61% of households comprise of a lone parent and a dependent child or children, compared with the NI average of 10.58%.

Household composition - usual residents
MS-A25: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents in households 139,799 1,876,838
One person household:
Aged 66 and over 7,426 (5.31%) 91,673 (4.88%)
Other 9,822 (7.03%) 142,975 (7.62%)
Single family household:
All aged 66 and over 10,442 (7.47%) 121,824 (6.49%)
Married or civil partnership couple:
No children 12,076 (8.64%) 142,437 (7.59%)
One dependent child 10,494 (7.51%) 147,784 (7.87%)
Two or more dependent children 29,298 (20.96%) 399,722 (21.30%)
All children non-dependent 17,704 (12.66%) 215,685 (11.49%)
Cohabiting couple family:
No children 3,724 (2.66%) 60,486 (3.22%)
One dependent child 2,614 (1.87%) 34,334 (1.83%)
Two or more dependent children 4,378 (3.13%) 50,630 (2.70%)
All children non-dependent 910 (0.65%) 10,869 (0.58%)
Lone parent family (female):
One dependent child 4,356 (3.12%) 63,191 (3.37%)
Two or more dependent children 8,309 (5.94%) 123,438 (6.58%)
All children non-dependent 5,668 (4.05%) 78,411 (4.18%)
One dependent child 461 (0.33%) 6,520 (0.35%)
Two or more dependent children 304 (0.22%) 5,186 (0.28%)
All children non-dependent 1,667 (1.19%) 22,558 (1.20%)
Other family composition 1,503 (1.08%) 21,409 (1.14%)
Other household types:
One dependent child 750 (0.54%) 10,734 (0.57%)
Two or more dependent children 901 (0.64%) 15,829 (0.84%)
All in full-time education 663 (0.47%) 7,191 (0.38%)
All aged 66 and over 144 (0.10%) 1,712 (0.09%)
Other family composition 6,185 (4.42%) 102,240 (5.45%)

At the time of the Census, 12.32% of people stated that they provided unpaid care to family, friends, neighbours, or others; this is slightly lower than the NI average of 12.42%.

Provision of unpaid care by broad age bands
MS-D17: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland

All usual residents aged 5 and over 133,773 1,789,348

Provides no unpaid care 117,786 (88.05%) 1,567,135 (87.58%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 7,073 (5.29%) 100,777 (5.63%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 1,695 (1.27%) 24,636 (1.38%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 2,055 (1.54%) 28,109 (1.57%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 5,164 (3.86%) 68,691 (3.84%)

All usual residents aged 5-14 years 17,991 251,394

Provides no unpaid care 17,793 (98.90%) 248,806 (98.97%)

Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 153 (0.85%) 1,932 (0.77%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 17 (0.09%) 228 (0.09%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 5 (0.03%) 112 (0.04%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 23 (0.13%) 316 (0.13%)

All usual residents aged 15-39 years 40,900 594,357

Provides no unpaid care 37,210 (90.98%) 538,184 (90.55%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 1,685 (4.12%) 25,983 (4.37%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 446 (1.09%) 6,909 (1.16%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 724 (1.77%) 10,462 (1.76%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 835 (2.04%) 12,819 (2.16%)

All usual residents aged 40-64 years 47,568 617,125

Provides no unpaid care 38,488 (80.91%) 492,536 (79.81%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 4,376 (9.20%) 61,618 (9.98%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 976 (2.05%) 13,797 (2.24%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 1,103 (2.32%) 14,541 (2.36%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 2,625 (5.52%) 34,633 (5.61%)

All usual residents aged 65+ years 27,314 326,472

Provides no unpaid care 24,295 (88.95%) 287,609 (88.10%)
Provides 1-19 hours unpaid care per week 859 (3.14%) 11,244 (3.44%)
Provides 20-34 hours unpaid care per week 256 (0.94%) 3,702 (1.13%)
Provides 35-49 hours unpaid care per week 223 (0.82%) 2,994 (0.92%)
Provides 50+ hours unpaid care per week 1,681 (6.15%) 20,923 (6.41%)

Staff Family Status (Figures as at 6 June 2024)

Family Status Number of staff
Unknown 260 (38.12%)
Adults(s) 10 (1.47%)
Child/Children 215 (31.52%)
None 197 (28.89%)
Total 682

The census data does not support cross analysis by disability and those with or without dependents. According to statistics from the Department of Communities in February 2023 there were 6,080 people in the Causeway Coast and Glens area claiming carers allowance.

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with and without dependents. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts. The on-line consultation process will support those with dependents to forward their opinions at a time that suits their circumstances.

Disability

The Census 2021 showed that 35.95% of our residents has a long-term health condition or illness which limits their daily activities or the work they can do, which is slightly higher than the NI average of 34.67%.

Number of long-term health conditions MS-D04: Census 2021 CC&G Borough Council Northern Ireland
All usual residents 141,746 1,903,176
Does not have a long-term health condition 90,793 (64.05%) 1,243,371 (65.33%)
1 long-term health condition 26,690 (18.83%) 344,687 (18.11%)
2 long-term health conditions 12,121 (8.55%) 151,512 (7.96%)
3 long-term health conditions 6,220 (4.39%) 81,075 (4.26%)
4 long-term health conditions 3,440 (2.43%) 46,166 (2.43%)
5 or more long-term health conditions 2,482 (1.75%) 36,365 (1.91%)

In our borough long-term pain or discomfort affects the most individuals, followed by mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Long-term Condition
Deafness or partial hearing loss 8,914 (6.29%)
Blindness or partial sight 2,560 (1.81%)
Mobility or dexterity that requires the use of a wheelchair 2,145 (1.51%)
Mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities 15,951 (11.25%)
Intellectual or learning disability 1,340 (0.95%)
Intellectual or learning difficulty 4,334 (3.06%)
Autism or Asperger syndrome 2,282 (1.61%)
An emotional, psychological or mental health condition 11,787 (8.32%)
Frequent periods of confusion or memory loss 2,681 (1.89%)
Long term pain or discomfort 17,396 (12.27%)
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing 14,525 (10.25%)
Other condition 13,214 (9.32%)
Source: NISRA, Census 2021, tables MS-D03, MS-D04 through to MS-D16

Staff breakdown by Disability (Figures as at 6 June 2024)

With or Without a Disability Number of staff
No 670 (98.24%)
Yes 12 (1.76%)
Total 682

All actions within the Disability Action plan support people with disabilities and breakdown barriers within our areas. However, a consultation process will support the identification of any currently unidentified impacts.

The most prevalent long-term conditions in our borough are long term pain or discomfort, mobility or dexterity that limits physical activities, and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. The on-line, paper and telephone consultation options will support people with a wide variety of conditions and all abilities to put forward their opinions and suggestions.

Screening Questions
1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?

Section 75 Category - Positive impact (it could benefit), Neutral or Negative impact (it could disadvantage).

Gender
Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other: Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people. Although the UK figures show females are more likely to report as having a disability the actual figures within our borough are unknown, therefore a positive impact cannot be selected.

Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.

Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, Other: Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people.

Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.

Positive impact on this section. The actions within the Disability Action Plan are designed to benefit disabled people by addressing barriers they may face and ensuring equal access to services, facilities, and opportunities.

The actions provide training, promote accessibility, remove barriers, support inclusion, enhance communication, encourage participation and complies with legislation.

By focusing on these areas, the plan promotes a more inclusive society.

Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others

Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people.

Age Older People: Positive impact on this section. Younger people and children: Neutral impact on this section.

The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people. As people age many will develop a condition which impacts their lives.

Political Opinion

Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people.

Religious Belief

Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people.

Martial Status

Neutral impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people.

Dependants

Positive impact on this section. The actions within the plan are designed to benefit disabled people. As people age many will develop a condition which impacts their lives. In addition, younger people with disabilities rely on the support of a parent or carer.

Screening Questions

2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories?

Gender (Women, Men, Transgender men/women, Other please specify).

No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.

Race The categories used in the Race section are those used in the 2011 census. Consideration should be given to the needs of specific communities within the broad categories.
(Asian, Black, Chinese, Mixed race, White, Other please specify).