What disabilities are covered under the Equality Act?
What counts as disability
- cancer, including skin growths that need removing before they become cancerous.
- a visual impairment – this means you’re certified as blind, severely sight impaired, sight impaired or partially sighted.
- multiple sclerosis.
- an HIV infection – even if you don’t have any symptoms.
What rights do disabled persons have in the UK?
Under the Act, disabled people should be treated equally and protection from discrimination applies in many situations such as education, employment, exercise of public functions, goods, services, facilities and transport. It’s against the law to be treated unfairly at work because of your age.
Is disability a protected characteristic?
Disability is one of 9 ‘protected characteristics’ covered by discrimination law (Equality Act 2010). The law protects people against discrimination, harassment and victimisation at work.
What are disability rights?
The disability rights movement is a global social movement that seeks to secure equal opportunities and equal rights for all people with disabilities.
What are three examples of disability discrimination?
Discrimination arising from disability: five examples from case…
- Dismissing an employee for disability-related absences.
- Reasonable adjustments during redundancy process.
- Failing to consider suitable alternative employment.
- Giving negative verbal references or withdrawing job offers.
Does anxiety count as a disability UK?
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’ if it lasts, or is likely to last, 12 months.
Is it illegal to ask someone what their disability is UK?
The Equality Act 2010 law says that everyone should be treated in a good and fair way. An employer cannot ask you things about your health that are nothing to do with the job.
What are the 6 national standards for disability services?
There are six National Standards that apply to disability service providers in Australia:
- Rights.
- Participation and Inclusion.
- Individual Outcomes.
- Feedback and Complaints.
- Service Access.
- Service Management.
Is when someone is treated badly because of a disability that they live with *?
Disability discrimination
Disability discrimination is when you treat someone unfairly or put them at a disadvantage because of their disability.
What does the Equality Act say about disability?
The Equality Act 2010 says that you must not be discriminated against because: you have a disability. someone thinks you have a disability (this is known as discrimination by perception) you are connected to someone with a disability (this is known as discrimination by association)
What conditions automatically qualify you for disability UK?
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.
What is a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010. You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.
Where can I find information on the Equality Act 2010?
Equality Act 2010 on the legislation.gov.uk website Explanatory notes on the legislation.gov.uk website A list of all legislation that was repealed or revoked on 1 October 2010 is available in Schedule 27 to the act. Statutory Instruments made under the act are available:
Does the Equality Act 2010 apply to Northern Ireland?
The Equality Act 2010 doesn’t apply to Northern Ireland. ‘substantial’ is more than minor or trivial, eg it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task like getting dressed
What is the Equality Act 2010 and UN Convention?
The Equality Act 2010 and UN Convention. The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal rights for you in the areas of: employment. education. access to goods, services and facilities. buying and renting land or property.