Is it considered a disability?

Is anxiety a disability in the UK? Many people live with anxiety for years without realising it may be legally recognised as a disability. Under the Equality Act 2010, anxiety can qualify as a disability when it has a long-term impact on daily life. This guide explains what the law says, how anxiety affects work and everyday living, and what support and benefits may be available.

Yes — Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK. In England, Scotland and Wales, MS is treated as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 from the point of diagnosis. That legal protection matters because MS can be unpredictable — symptoms can fluctuate, change over time, and affect daily life […]

Yes – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if OCD has a significant, long-term effect on your daily life, you have the right to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But like most things, it’s not always […]

Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that primarily affects skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. But that’s just the start.

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood and under-supported conditions in the country. It’s often written off as “just being easily distracted,” “a bit hyper,” or – especially in women – not ADHD at all.

Yes — Autism is recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. That legal recognition matters, because it means Autistic people have rights to protection, reasonable adjustments, and support. But beyond the law, it’s about creating a society where Autistic people are understood and included. Contents Is Autism a Disability in the UK? Yes, […]