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Using the impact assessment tool on a case study 8 Maggio 2013 James Glover, Head of Equality & Diversity NHS Lothian, Scotland. Using the tool on an example. Proposal to shorten waiting times for patients waiting for hip replacements
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Using the impact assessment tool on a case study 8 Maggio 2013James Glover, Head of Equality & DiversityNHS Lothian, Scotland
Using the tool on an example Proposal to shorten waiting times for patients waiting for hip replacements • Patients on waiting list to be called at home on telephone and asked if they would consider being treated at another hospital in a neighbouring region, to obtain treatment more quickly • Treatment involves surgery then recovery as in-patient • Patient’s travel costs, and those of visitors, will be refunded • Patients mainly older people aged over 65
Case study • What will the impacts be on disadvantaged groups? • Taking action: What steps might you take to address these impacts?
For more information:James GloverHead of Equality & Diversityjames.glover@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk+44 131 465 5720 (office)+44 779 282 6954 (mobile)Go to “Your rights” on the NHS Lothian website at www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk