If the CHIA screening workshop identified that a full HIA is needed and that there is opportunity to feed into the decision-making process of the project, then scoping should proceed.
This stage involves agreeing the scope of the HIA. This includes considerations such as defining the proposal to be assessed, populations to consider, the timescales, who to involve and their roles, and expected outputs. The screening workshop and its report will inform the scoping and/or terms of reference, for example if potential impacts on specific population groups and/or health determinants have been identified. As outlined above, the 'CHIA Screening Workshop Follow Up Meeting Template (Word doc, 26 KB)(opens new window)' can be used to identify the impacts that will not be picked up by other impact assessments and should be considered as within scope for the HIA.
The 'HIA Commissioning Template (Word doc, 52 KB)(opens new window)' is a template to guide the preparation of the scoping - as with other templates provided, this should be adapted as necessary for the project.
Scoping can also involve setting formal terms of reference if the HIA is to be externally commissioned. If the work is completed internally or in partnership with an external organisation, the questions in the template can be discussed and agreed between partners.
During scoping, it can be useful to consult with affected populations, especially if they have raised concerns about the proposal or requested an HIA be carried out. If, during an assessment, new issues not identified in the screening workshop become apparent, the scope may have to be reconsidered.
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