Health Impact Assessment Guide on Greenspace
The IOM Centre for Health Impact Assessment (IOM CHIA) has been commissioned by greenspace scotland to support the preparation of a HIA guide on greenspace proposals and projects.
Greenspace scotland is working in partnership with NHS Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and a steering group of partner agencies to develop this guide. They have already commissioned a critical literature review, which is being undertaken by the University of York.
This guide will be the third in a series of Scottish guides on HIA. The other two are:
IOM CHIA's work will involve:
1. Preparing case studies to illustrate the use of HIA in practice
2. Carrying out a review of policies relating to greenspace
3. Preparing guidance on how to undertake HIA of greenspace proposals and projects
4. Co-ordinating a peer review process on the draft guidance
5. Preparing a final report and guidance document