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<p>Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) are intended to bring together
local National Health Service organisations, working together to address the health
needs of their area.</p><p> </p><p>As part of that, STPs are required to consider
equalities, including any impact as a result of any decision taken. Individual organisations
within the STP continue to have statutory duties to reduce inequalities.</p><p> </p><p>When
there are proposals to substantially change services, the STP has a duty to consult
with their local community. There are longstanding rules to ensure this, including
the requirement to produce an equality impact analysis.</p>
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