Definition of Disability Equality Act 2010
What is a ‘Disability’ under The Equality Act 2010:
Most of the people who my wife Amy & I assist had no idea that they likely met the definition of ‘disability’ under the auspices of The Equality Act 2010 until they booked a consultation with us. As such, we have outlined a list of medical conditions recognised as disabilities in the Employment Tribunal. Ultimately, the matter of ‘disability’ is a legal decision, which only the Courts can make.
Agoraphobia / Anxiety: Mental Impairment
ADHD: Mental Impairment
Arthritis: Physical Impairment
Asthma: Physical impairment
Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Mental impairment
Back Impairment: Physical Impairment
Cancer:
Cerebral Palsy: Physical Impairment
Depression: Mental Impairment
Diabetes 1 or 2: Physical Impairment
Disfigurement: Both
Dyslexia: Mental Impairment
Epilepsy: Physical Impairment
Hearing Impairment: Physical Impairment
Heart Impairment: Physical Impairment
HIV/AIDS
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Physical Impairment
Learning Disability/Difficulties: Mental Impairment
M.E or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Both
Mental Health Issues / Mental Impairments: = Manic Depression, Bi-Polar Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Panic Attacks.
Migraine: Physical Impairment
Mobility Impairment: Physical Impairment
Multiple Sclerosis:
RSI: Physical Impairment
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Both
Shoulder, Arm, Hand Impairment: Physical Impairment
Visual Impairment: Physical Impairmen
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