Appendix A: Terms of reference
Published 3 December 2021
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Term of reference 1
Review the effectiveness and impact of current actions being undertaken by relevant government departments and their agencies to directly lessen disparities in infection and death rates of COVID-19.
Term of reference 2
Modifications to existing, or development of new policy, should be considered and discussed with the relevant ministers responsible. This ongoing work will include looking at the extensive guidance that is already currently available.
Term of reference 3
Commission further data, research and analytical work by the Equality Hub to clarify the scale, and drivers, of the gaps in evidence highlighted by the report.
Term of reference 4
Consider where and how the collection and quality of data into the disparities highlighted can be improved on, and take action to do so, working with the Equality Hub, government departments and their agencies.
Term of reference 5
Lead engagement on the disparities highlighted with departmental ministers.
Term of reference 6
Build on and expand the stakeholder engagement undertaken by PHE, to consolidate and develop the qualitative insights gained and how they may support further actions that should be taken to address the disparities highlighted
Term of reference 7
Strengthen and improve public health communications to ensure they can reach all communities across the country.
Term of reference 8
Provide quarterly updates to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on progress being made to address health inequalities by departments and their agencies.