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- If you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, you can use the Equality Act to protect you against discrimination in education, work and services provided for you.
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What is the Equality Act & how does it affect Disability Discrimination?
The Equality Act 2010 sets out when someone is considered to be disabled and protected from discrimination. The definition covers a range of illnesses and conditions - so check it even if you don’t think you’re disabled. For example, you might be covered if you have a dyslexia, autism or chronic migraines.
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- What ‘Substantial’ and ‘long-term’ Mean
- Progressive Conditions
- What Isn’T Counted as A Disability
‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, eg it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed‘long-term’ means 12 months or more, eg a breathing condition that develops as a result of a lung infectionA progressive condition is one that gets worse over time. People with progressive conditions can be classed as disabled. However, you automatically meet the disability definition under the Equality Act 2010 from the day you’re diagnosed with HIV infection, cancer or multiple sclerosis.
There’s guidance on conditions that aren’t covered by the disability definition, eg addiction to non–prescribed drugs or alcohol.
Feb 18, 2020 · You are also covered by the Equality Act if you had a disability in the past. For example, if you had a mental health condition in the past which lasted for over 12 months, but you have now recovered, you are still protected from discrimination because of that disability.
Mar 8, 2013 · Protection from discrimination for disabled people applies to disabled people in a range of circumstances, covering the provision of goods, facilities and services, the exercise of public...
Feb 27, 2013 · If you were subjected to unlawful treatment (eg discrimination, harassment or victimisation) before 1 October 2010, the Equality Act won’t apply. Instead, you’ll be covered by the legislation...
If you think you’ve experienced disability discrimination, you should check if the Equality Act 2010’s definition of disability applies to you. The Equality Act is the law that stops employers, businesses and service providers discriminating against you.
If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, you’re protected from discrimination if your impairment meets the Equality Act’s definition of disability. The Equality Act says you’re disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment. the impairment has a substantial and long-term effect on your everyday activities
