Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010

Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 Can be found at https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010

A physical or mental impairment which has an effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities. The effect must be:

• Substantial; and

• Long-term; and

• Adverse.

• Meaning of disability

  • From December 2005 someone with cancer, HIV or MS will be deemed to be disabled.
  • Previously had to have some effect on them but now from the point of diagnosis.
  • Removes the requirement that a mental illness must be “clinically well recognised”