Tameside & Glossop Inequalities Reference Group
The Inequalities Reference Group (IRG) aims to reduce inequality in Tameside & Glossop. The group meets on a quarterly basis, providing a forum for the sharing of ideas and thoughts on carrying out responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.
The IRG is chaired by the Tameside Council Executive Member with lead responsibility for equalities. Membership of the group is drawn from:
- Tameside Council elected members
- NHS Tameside & Glossop CCG (Governing Body members)
- Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCSFE) sector
- Tameside Independent Advisory Group
While the group is not a decision-making body, it is able to make recommendations and steer action to address inequalities, providing constructive challenge in an advisory role to providers. To fulfil this role, the IRG has selected a number of Areas of Focus based on feedback received from members of the public through a variety of engagement activity. Current areas of focus are:
- Barriers to accessing information
- Community cohesion
- Digital inclusion
- Voice of people with learning disabilities
- Young people
- Emotional wellbeing – isolation / loneliness
Work within each Area of Focus will consist of involving the voices of people with lived experience of the issue, the use of data and evidence, and benchmarking against other areas. This work may take the form of assurance updates, rapid pieces of research, or in-depth reviews. Delivery and achievement of specific inequality objectives lies with relevant organisations and services, where it should managed.
Reports
The IRG will produce an annual public report on the work of the group, with reports produced through the various Areas of Focus published on an ad-hoc basis. Click on the links below to view these reports:
2022 Update
The following document provides a summary of activity for 2022:
ITEM 10 - Inequalities Reference Group FINAL.pdf (moderngov.co.uk)