Comprehensive
Impact
Assessment (CIA)
David Read
Policy Specialist
Strategy, Localism and Communications
Why develop the CIA?
• Cornwall Council using the risk based
Equality Impact Assessment model since
2010
• Realisation that other themes were as
relevant as Equality and Diversity when
assessing risks and impacts
• Developed model to include: E&D,
Safeguarding, Information Management,
Community Safety and Health, Safety &
Wellbeing. Consistent approach
Part of a suite of tools
• CIA is one part of a suite of tools to
identify risks and impacts
• CIA intranet page
• Other themes can be added when
required
Questions?
Further information
• For more information about the CIA
please contact:
• David Read, Policy Specialist, 01872
323875 or dread@cornwall.gov.uk
Thank you