We have explained the different types of discrimination below in the next section. This is known as ‘discrimination by perception’ and you may be protected by the Equality Act. In this case the Equality Act’s definition of disability may not cover you.īut someone may have directly discriminated against you because they thought you were disabled. Your doctor may think your illness will only last a short time. walking and travelling by various forms of transport, and.having a conversation or using the telephone,.The Equality Act doesn’t say what is meant by the words ‘normal day to-day activities’. This looks at whether your mental illness makes it harder for you to do things that a lot of people do in everyday life. is likely to last for the rest of your life.is likely to last for at least 12 months, or.The word ‘substantial’ means that the effect that your illness has on you must be more than small or minor. What does “substantial and long-term” mean? Most mental illnesses may be thought of as an impairment based on the effects it has on you. This includes the effects or symptoms of the illness, as well as the diagnosis. The guidance to the Equality Act states that the term ‘should be given its ordinary meaning. The Equality Act does not define impairment. Physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. It says you have a disability if you have a: The Equality Act does not specify that you to have a diagnosis in order to be covered. Even if you do not call yourself “disabled” in everyday life, the Act may still protect you. The word “disability” has a wide meaning under the Equality Act. It also protects you when you are trying to buy goods or use facilities or services. This means that the Act protects you in areas such as work, education, housing or using NHS services. Mental illness may be considered a disability.Įmployers and services in England, Wales and Scotland must follow the Equality Act. On this page we have focused on ‘disability’. These are known as “protected characteristics”. The Equality Act protects you from discrimination because of your: Discrimination is when a person is treated unfairly because the person has a certain characteristic. The Equality Act protects certain groups of people from unfair treatment and discrimination. About Does the Equality Act protect me because of my mental illness? What is discrimination?
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