Equality Evidence Finder

Last Updated
20 August 2026
Source
Scottish Government

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Tool

Relevant Driver(s):

4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4C. Share learning and best practice

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Analysts Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination

Protected Characteristics:

Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation Socioeconomic status

Resource content

A database bringing together the latest statistics and research for Scotland across equality themes including age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and transgender status.

To get the most from this resource

Organisations could:

1) Use as foundation for evidence-based policy development;

2) Combine with analytical capacity to interpret data;

3) Link findings to organisational equality outcomes;

4) Use data to identify priority areas for equality andor human rights action;

5) Integrate with existing impact assessment processes;

6) Ensure staff training on data interpretation;

7) Develop local data collection to complement national statistics;

8) Use intersectional data capabilities for comprehensive analysis;

9) Monitor relevant indicators regularly to assess organisational performance;

10) Connect evidence to resource allocation and strategic planning decisions.

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