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What is the Equality Act? - Mind

(1 days ago) WEBThe Equality Act 2010 is the law that protects you from discrimination. It also gives you the right to challenge discrimination. You're protected by the Equality Act if you have certain …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/equality-act-2010/

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Check if you're disabled under the Equality Act - Citizens …

(8 days ago) WEBThe definition is set out in section 6 of the Equality Act 2010. It says you’re disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment. your impairment has a …

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/discrimination-at-work/checking-if-its-discrimination/check-if-youre-disabled-under-the-equality-act-work/

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Disability discrimination at work - overview - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBDisability has a special legal meaning under the Equality Act. To find out if your mental health problem is considered a disability, see our page on disability. If your mental …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/discrimination-at-work/overview/

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The Equality Act and Disabled people Disability Rights UK

(7 days ago) WEBIf you are providing advice Contact Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Adviser Support. England: 0161 829 8190. Scotland: 0141 228 5990. Wales: 029 2044 …

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/equality-act-and-disabled-people

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The Equality Act 2010 and mental health The British …

(Just Now) WEBThe definition of disability. Disability is defined in the Equality Act 2010 as a ‘physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on …

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/equality-act-2010-and-mental-health/0A1B0578B9C318D76B1B8C8A1744037A

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Disability rights and mental health in the UK: recent …

(7 days ago) WEBDisability Discrimination Act 1995. The Disability Discrimination Act was originally passed in 1995 ().Mental health problems, current and recovered, ranging from schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder (manic depression) to panic disorders and depressive conditions are potentially within the scope of the Act.

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/advances-in-psychiatric-treatment/article/disability-rights-and-mental-health-in-the-uk-recent-developments-of-the-disability-discrimination-act/3313E178801B14DD2ECF66575578D825

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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Benefits and mental health Disability charity Scope UK

(1 days ago) WEBThere are 3 main benefits that you can claim if you regularly need support to manage your mental health: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people over 16 to State Pension age. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people under 16. Attendance Allowance (AA) for people at State Pension age. You can claim only 1 of these benefits for yourself.

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/benefits-and-mental-health/

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Understanding the law - Supporting mental health at …

(8 days ago) WEBBy law (Equality Act 2010) someone with poor mental health can be considered to be disabled if: it has a 'substantial adverse effect' on their life – for example, they regularly …

https://www.acas.org.uk/supporting-mental-health-workplace

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Removing people with intellectual disabilities and autism from the

(3 days ago) WEBIn its White Paper entitled Reforming the Mental Health Act,1 which was presented to Parliament in January, 2021, the UK Government indicated its intention to revise the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00409-0/fulltext

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Mental Health Act (easy read) - NHS

(5 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act is a law that tells people with a mental health disorder what their rights are and how they can be treated. The term "mental health disorder" is used to …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act-easy-read/

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UK Mental Health Act reform: implications for people with …

(3 days ago) WEBOver the past 10 years, the UK National Health Service (NHS) and the UK Government have suggested substantial changes to the scope and substance of the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00064-X/fulltext

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Mental health and disability discrimination nidirect

(Just Now) WEBThe law on disability discrimination. If your mental illness has a significant, adverse and long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, it is likely you …

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/mental-health-and-disability-discrimination

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Definition of disability - What disability means by law - Acas

(2 days ago) WEBThe main definition of disability. The law says someone is disabled if both of these apply: they have a 'physical or mental impairment'. the impairment 'has a substantial and long …

https://www.acas.org.uk/what-disability-means-by-law

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Reform of the Mental Health Act in the UK - The Lancet Psychiatry

(3 days ago) WEBHassiotis and colleagues1 commentary on the reform of mental health legislation in the UK did not acknowledge the devolved nature of the NHS and mental health law in the UK. …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00214-5/fulltext

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Human rights and mental health - Mental Health Foundation

(5 days ago) WEBIn the UK, our human rights are protected by the Human Rights Act 1998. It means all public authorities – including the government, police, NHS and local authorities – must …

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/human-rights-and-mental-health

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What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind

(9 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/

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UK Disability Survey research report, June 2021 - GOV.UK

(6 days ago) WEBThe Disability Unit opened the UK Disability Survey on 15 January 2021. The survey was open for 14 weeks. Responses up to 28 February 2021 (14,491 …

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-disability-survey-research-report-june-2021/uk-disability-survey-research-report-june-2021

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BBC Sounds - Access All: Disability News and Mental Health, Mims …

(1 days ago) WEBThe minister responds to claims by a United Nations committee that the UK is failing in its duty to give disabled people dignity in life and work. BBC’s disability and …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hwstzf

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Mental Capacity Act - Social care and support guide - NHS

(4 days ago) WEBThe Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It …

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/making-decisions-for-someone-else/mental-capacity-act/

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Empowerment in crisis: uniting for inclusive mental health care

(Just Now) WEBIn the UK, mental health has had a low profile within the FCDO, but MHPSS is biggest investment the UK has in its foreign engagement. Therefore, the development …

https://www.bond.org.uk/news/2024/05/empowerment-in-crisis-uniting-for-inclusive-mental-health-care/

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Mental health & the Equality Act: tips for employers

(Just Now) WEBA mental health condition would be considered a disability if – as defined under the Equality Act 2010 – it has a “substantial and long-term adverse effect” on the …

https://www.willans.co.uk/knowledge/mental-health/

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Senior leaders, inclusive culture and mental health

(4 days ago) WEBAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 970 million people lived with depression and anxiety in 2019 – one in every six years lived with a disability. This …

https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/knowledge-hub/resources/senior-leaders-inclusive-culture-and-mental-health/

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Disability discrimination - an overview - Mind

(2 days ago) WEBThe Equality Act 2010 is the law that gives you the right to challenge discrimination. To get protection under the Equality Act, you usually have to show that your mental health …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/disability-discrimination/overview/

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Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010 - GOV.UK

(7 days ago) WEBDefinition of disability under the Equality Act 2010. You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term

https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WEBOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Feds Accuse Rhode Island of Warehousing Kids With Mental …

(1 days ago) WEBBOSTON (AP) — Rhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily …

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-05-13/feds-accuse-rhode-island-of-warehousing-kids-with-mental-health-developmental-disabilities

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I was in a bad place until I started giving my friends - Metro

(Just Now) WEBWorking there taught me a lot about men and mental health, however the pandemic sadly had a catastrophic impact on the business and I was forced to close the …

https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/13/a-bad-place-started-giving-friends-compliments-20768807/?ico=trending-module_category_health_item-6

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Equality Act 2010 Guidance - GOV.UK

(5 days ago) WEBIn this document, any reference to ‘the Act’ means the Equality Act 2010. This guidance concerns the definition of disability in the Act. Section 6(5) of the Act enables a Minister of the Crown to issue guidance about matters to be taken into account in determining whether a person is a disabled person. The guidance gives illustrative examples.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80dcc8ed915d74e6230df4/Equality_Act_2010-disability_definition.pdf

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