Appendix 2. Quality and Equality Impact Assessment (QEIA) Guidance Form

The QEIA process allows RCHT to monitor the impact of changes to its policies and services, ensuring that nobody is unduly disadvantaged.

For guidance, please contact the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team at rcht.inclusion@nhs.net

1. About the Policy / Service Change:

Information CategoryDetailed Information
Individual completing QEIA: (Name, Role, Email)Helen Probert, Diabetes Specialist Midwife. 01872 253199
Service Area: (Department, Care Group)Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Name of document:Diabetes Mellitus (pre-existing) in Pregnancy Clinical Guideline V3.0.
Type of document: (Policy, Strategy, Service Change)Clinical Guideline
Policy / Service Change Objective(s): (What should it achieve, and for whom?)To ensure pregnant woman with diabetes receive current evidence-based care.
Does this Policy / Service Change: (Select all that apply)Eliminate Discrimination? Yes Advance Equal Opportunity? Yes Foster Good Relations? Yes
Which Groups are impacted by this policy? (Select all that apply)Yes – Workforce. Yes – Patients. No – Visitors. No – System Partners. No – External Organisations. No – Contractors.

2. About the impact:

For each characteristic, please indicate whether you think the impact will be positive, negative or unknown, and provide a brief explanation:

Note: Stating 'This document has no impact on this group' for all characteristics will result in the document not being approved.