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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. The definition is set out in ...
- Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination
Step 3: Check if the effect of your impairment is...
- Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination
- 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 · Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the situations covered by the Equality Act. The treatment could be a one-off action, the application of a rule or policy or the existence of physical or communication barriers which make accessing something ...
The Equality Act 2010 protects you and covers areas including: application forms; ... You may be asked whether you have a health condition or disability on an application form or in an interview ...
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. Your condition is ‘long term ...
Step 3: Check if the effect of your impairment is ‘long-term’. If you know your impairment makes it harder for you to do everyday activities, you need to check the effect is long-term. The Equality Act says the effect of your impairment is long-term if either: it has lasted for at least a year. it is likely to last for at least a year.
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Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination. If you want to make a disability discrimination claim, you’ll need to show your impairment meets the Equality Act’s definition of disability. You can still be protected from disability discrimination even if you’ve been told you can’t get disability benefits.
