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LDF Core Strategy HIA - Screening and Scoping5 . Scoping the Core Strategy specific “Policies”HIA Screening CriteriaThe following criteria have been used as a basis for the scoping process:-The PoliciesI. Will the policies impact on health of the various communities?II. Do the policies contribute to the ambitions of the community strategy?III. Do the policies reduce health inequalities?IV. What resources are available to carry out a full HIA?Using the above criteria, a judgement has been made on the impact of each individual policy.This has produced a score of Red, Amber or Green. Red is seen as a priority, followed byAmber, where further evaluation is necessary and Green where policies clearly have apositive impact on health.Sustainable DevelopmentCSP 1 Climate ChangeCriteria1. Will the policy impact onhealth of the variouscommunities?Potential Health BenefitsThe Department of Health is responsible for ensuring betterhealth and well-being for all. The potential impacts of climatechange on human health are multiple and diverse. They arerecognised in a joint Department of Health /Health ProtectionAgency published report “ the Health Effects of ClimateChange in the UK, 2008”, setting out the various health effectsfacing the UK from climate change. The NHS is also workingtowards mandatory energy and carbon efficiency targets (from2000 to 2010) and key performance indicators [of 35-55gigajoules per 100 cubic meters (Gj/100m3)] for new capitalbuild developments and refurbishments, and [55-65 Gj/100m3for] the existing operational estate.At a local level NHS Barnsley has established a multidisciplinary Carbon Management group, who’s role is tominimise the environmental impact of the services proved bythe organisation. Policy CSP1 is to be welcomed and isgenerally compatible with policies introduced within the healthsector.AssessmentGREEN9