Is it Considered a Disability in the UK?
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Is MS Considered a Disability in the UK?
Yes – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if MS has a long-term, significant impact on your daily life (which it often does), you’re entitled to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But the symptoms of MS are […]
Leona Jasa
July 4, 2025
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Is OCD considered a Disability in the UK?
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 […]
Leona Jasa
June 27, 2025
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Is Diabetes a Disability in the UK?
Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.
Sammi Leaver
June 17, 2025
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Is Dyslexia Considered a Disability in the UK?
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that primarily affects skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. But that’s just the start.
Sammi Leaver
June 5, 2025
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Is ADHD Considered a Disability in the UK?
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.
Sammi Leaver
May 27, 2025
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Is Autism Considered a Disability in the UK?
In short – yes. Under the Equality Act 2010, Autism is officially recognised as a disability in the UK. But what that actually means in day-to-day life is a bigger conversation. Autism – also known as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) – affects how people communicate, process information, and experience the world around them. It’s not […]
Sammi Leaver
May 22, 2025