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1. • • 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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   Are You covered by the Equality Act if you have a disability?

   • 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. There are six main types of disability discrimination:

   Disability discrimination | EHRC - Equality and Human Rights Commission

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   What is the Equality Act & how does it affect Disability Discrimination?

   • The Equality Act is the law that stops employers, businesses and service providers discriminating against you. If you want to take action about disability discrimination, you'll need to show you’re disabled under the Equality Act. Some conditions are always disabilities under the Equality Act, for example cancer and HIV.

   Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination

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   Are You a 'disabled person' under the Equality Act?

   • You’ve had several linked periods of depression over the last two years and the effects of the depression are long-term. So, for the purposes of the Equality Act, you’re defined as a ‘disabled person’. Before the Equality Act, you might not have been able to get disability discrimination protection.

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   Can I take action about disability discrimination?

   • If you want to take action about disability discrimination, you'll need to show you’re disabled under the Equality Act. Some conditions are always disabilities under the Equality Act, for example cancer and HIV. The Equality Act’s definition of disability only applies to discrimination.

   Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination

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3. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › work › discrimination-atCheck if you're disabled under the Equality Act - Citizens Advice

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   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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4. www.gov.uk › definition-of-disability-underDefinition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 - GOV.UK

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   • What ‘Substantial’ and ‘long-term’ Mean
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   • 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 infection

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   A 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.

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   There’s guidance on conditions that aren’t covered by the disability definition, eg addiction to non–prescribed drugs or alcohol.

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5. www.equalityhumanrights.com › equality › equalityDisability discrimination | EHRC - Equality and Human Rights ...

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   Feb 18, 2020 · You are covered by the Equality Act if you have a progressive condition like HIV, cancer or multiple sclerosis, even if you are currently able to carry out normal day to day activities. You are protected as soon as you are diagnosed with a progressive condition.

6. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › law-and-courtsCheck if you’re protected from disability discrimination

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   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.

7. www.gov.uk › when-mental-health-condition-becomesWhen a mental health condition becomes a disability - GOV.UK

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   A mental health condition is considered a disability if it has a long-term effect on your normal day-to-day activity. This is defined under the Equality Act 2010.

8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › law-and-courtsCheck if you've experienced discrimination - Citizens Advice

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   If you want to make a disability discrimination claim, you’ll need to show your impairment meets the Equality Act’s definition of disability. Some conditions are automatically treated as a disability under the Equality Act, including cancer and HIV. Check how to show you’re disabled under the Equality Act.

9. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsIndividuals: a summary guide to your rights (HTML) - GOV.UK

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   Mar 8, 2013 · Before the Equality Act, you might not have been able to get disability discrimination protection.