The Law

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Disability Discrimination Law & Workers Experiencing Mental Illness
Ashfords, Solicitors have kindly produced this Briefing Note on the DDA in relation to mental health issues.

Definition of Disability
The former Disability Rights Commission (now Equality & Human Rights Commission)  kindly provided this document looking at the definition of disability as described in the Disability Discrimination Act.

Disability Equality Duty
The former Disability Rights Commission's dedicated website provides more information on the Disability Equality Duty which will affect all public bodies.

Reasonable Adjustments
Some ideas for making ‘reasonable adjustments’ for people with mental health issues published by MINDFUL EMPLOYER. 

Employment: A Practical Guide
The former Disability Rights Commission roduced this practical guide to the law and best practice and agreed to it being available on this site. the document covers physical health issues, learning difficulties and mental health.

DDA 1995: Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability
ISBN 0-11-270955-9. Price £7.50.  Available from HMSO or The Stationery Office Publications Centre, Orders Department, PO Box 276, LONDON SW8 5DT (Tel: 0171 873 0011 or Fax: 0171 873 8247)

More information will be added to this page in due course.

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