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Why do we collect equalities data?

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Public Health Scotland (PHS)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

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

Specific Action(s):

2A. Set up staff forums 2D. Report on progress regularly 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Health and social care

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

Resource content

Two information booklets explaining equality data collection – one for staff on how to ask for data, and one for the public on why data is requested and how it’s protected. Available in 11 languages including Arabic, Polish, Punjabi and Chinese, with audio versions.

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