Equality Screening – Draft Disability Action Plan 2024-2028 Part 2
S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
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).
No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.
Disability Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc.
Yes. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
Sexual orientation Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others.
No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.
Age Older People, Younger people and children.
Yes. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.
Political Opinion.
No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.
Religious Belief.
No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.
Marital Status.
No. The plan does not specifically aim to better promote equality of opportunity in this category.
Dependants.
Yes. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with dependents.
Screening Questions.
3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Section 75 Category: Religious Belief.
Level of impact: None. No impact identified.
Section 75 Category: Political Opinion.
Level of impact: None. No impact identified.
Section 75 Category: Racial Group.
Level of impact: None. No impact identified
Screening Questions.
4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group?
Religious Belief: No. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
Political Opinion: No. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
Racial Group: No. The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.
Additional Considerations.
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.)
The plan specifically aims to better promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities. However as everyone has multiple identities other categories may also be impacted. For example, an Older, gay man with disabilities, may be impacted differently to a younger, straight man with disabilities. Likewise a single lesbian mother from a minority racial background who has a disability may also be impacted differently.
Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned.
All categories may impact in a unique way when they make up the multiple identities of an individual.
Disability Considerations.
Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. The actions within the plan support more positive attitudes, this supported the consultation process which provides an opportunity for individuals to review, improve and suggest further actions to suit their specific needs.
Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance?
Yes. The consultation process which provides an opportunity for individuals to review, improve and suggest further actions to suit their specific needs.
Screening Decision.
Likely Impact: Minor
If the decision is to subject the policy to an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact – Major), please provide details of the reasons for this:
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If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = Minor) the Council should consider if the policy should be mitigated or an alternative policy be introduced:
The disability action plan will have a positive impact on the groups identified. No negative impacts for any Section 75 category have been identified. The plan will be offered in different languages, easy read, large print or any other requested format. The consultation process will also provide an opportunity for other forms of mitigation to be identified.
If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this:
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Mitigation.
When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations.
Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations?
Yes.
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy:
The consultation process will provide an opportunity for other forms of mitigation to be identified.
Timetabling And Prioritising.
If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment.
On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment.
Priority Criterion Rating (1 to 3).
Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations N/A
Social Need N/A
Effect on people’s daily lives N/A
Relevance to the Council’s functions N/A
Monitoring.
Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision:
The draft plan will be reviewed following consultation and necessary updates or mitigation included. The annual equality progress report will support further monitoring and external review by the Equality Commission.
Approval And Authorisation
Screened By: Policy Officer, 18 October 2024
Approved By: Head of Policy and Community Planning, 21 October 2024