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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