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Tel: 0870 4444 620 – UK onlyd. Domestic cool boxes should not be used to store, distribute ortransport vaccines. Validated cool boxes (with maximum - minimumthermometers) and ice packs from a recognised medical supplycompany should be used. Individual manufacturers' instructions shouldbe strictly adhered to.5) Transport MonitorsWessex Power Technology,189 Ashley Road,Parkstone,Poole, Dorset,BH14 9DL. Tel: 01202 723 000Jeremy@wessexpower.co.uk6) World Health Organization product information sheetsContain technical and purchasing information on selected equipment for the storage,transport and, the administration of vaccines for the Expanded Programme onImmunisation (EPI). Most of the equipment included has been independently testedat the WHO authorised laboratories, but little of it is manufactured in the UK;therefore is not always readily available. Some items nevertheless may be ofinterest.Please contact WHO at the address below to obtain a copy: -World Health Programme,Expanded Programme on Immunisation,Cold Chain,1211 GENEVA 27,SWITZERLAND. Fax: 00 41 22 788 2071The order code is: -WHO/UNICEF/EPI.TS/91.1.ReferencesDH (2006). Immunisation against Infectious Disease – The Green Book www.dh.gov.ukHealth Protection Agency (2006). Vaccination Immunisationwww.hpa.org.ukMedicines Information ServicesWhiston Hospital, St Helens & Knowsley Hospitals TrustTel No: 0151 430 1565Medicines information Warrington Hospital 01925 662238Page 20 of 23
APPENDIX 5EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLTo be completed and attached to any corporate document when submitted to the appropriatecommittee for consideration and approval.Yes/No Comments1. Does the policy/guidance affect one group less ormore favourably than another on the basis of: Race No Ethnic origins (including gypsies and travellers) No Nationality No Gender No Culture No Religion or belief NoSexual orientation including lesbian, gay andbisexual peopleNo Age NoDisability - learning disabilities, physical disability,sensory impairment and mental health problemsNo2. Is there any evidence that some groups are affecteddifferently?3. If you have identified potential discrimination, arethere any exceptions valid, legal and/or justifiable?4. Is the impact of the policy/guidance likely to benegative?NoN/ANoNo potentialdiscrimination hasbeen identified5. If so can the impact be avoided? N/A A negative impact is notexpected6. What alternative are there to achieving thepolicy/guidance without the impact?7. Can we reduce the impact by taking differentaction?N/AN/AA negative impact is notexpectedA negative impact is notexpectedIf you have identified a potential discriminatory impact of this corporate document, please refer itto Vicki Morris HR lead for Equality and Diversity together with any suggestions as to the actionrequired to avoid/reduce this impact.For advice in respect of answering the above questions, please contact [insert name ofappropriate person and contact details].Page 21 of 23
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