5.66 As outlined in Chapter 4 the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) requires that public sector bodies have due regard to advancing equality, for groups of individuals with protected characteristics identified in the Equalities Act. The need for equalities analysis will apply when considering a short-list of options and the results must be visible to decision makers. Public Sector Equality Duty Guidance is available from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Separately there is a need to consider the impact on Families.