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Evidence for improving equalities data collection

Last Updated
17 December 2025

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study Report

Relevant Driver(s):

2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

2B. Create governance frameworks 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 4C. Share learning and best practice 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Advanced

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Health and social care

Role:

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

Resource content

Research reports documenting engagement with the public, NHS staff, and third sector to identify barriers and facilitators for equalities data collection. Includes four reports covering focus groups with the public, a NHSScotland staff survey, a third-sector workshop, and a summary with evidence-based recommendations.

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