Following the end of the 12 week consultation period, the Department has reviewed all 32 consultation responses received, and issues raised, to inform the Department’s decisions on Changes to the Discretionary Support Scheme. In making decisions, the Department has aimed to incorporate the outcomes of the consultation to mitigate impacts on the Section 75 groups and the most vulnerable in our society.
This document presents the findings of the first five stages of the process and the (stage 6) decisions taken by the Department for Communities with regards to Changes to the Discretionary Support Scheme.
Changes to the Discretionary Support Scheme Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) Final Report