Consultation – Employment Support Scheme Cessation of Funding - Equality Impact Assessment

Overview

The Department for Communities (DfC) is facing a constrained financial position as a result of the recent budget allocation. In response to this DfC is considering an option to cease funding the Employment Support Scheme. This Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) consultation is seeking views and comments from interested parties on the potential equality implications arising from this option.

This survey allows stakeholders to give their views on the cessation of funding for the Employment Support Scheme - the full consultation is available on the Department for Communities website at https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations.

Why your views matter

The Department for Communities is committed to seeking the views of those who are affected by the decisions that it will make in relation to the possible cessation of funding for the Employment Support Scheme. We are keen to seek the views of individuals and organisations on the equality implications of the decisions proposed and any mitigations that DfC could put in place.

If you are unable to complete the survey online, please contact us by email at:

healthandworksupportco-ordination@communities-ni.gov.uk  

Or write to us:

Health and Work Support Branch
Department for Communities
Level 3
Causeway Exchange
1-7 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7EG