The Scottish Government and NHS Health Scotland’s have launched a new approach and tool to help assess the impact of policies on health inequalities. The tool is also aimed at providing practical assistance with implementation of the Equality Act and Human Rights Act. Guidance is provided on how NHS policy makers and their partners in public and third sectors can actively consider the whole population, especially groups such as minority ethnic people and people with disabilities. Practical advice highlights the need for all interested parties to get together within a workshop setting and undertake scoping to identify and report on the main areas of potential impact.