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