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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
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If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination.…
Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disability -…
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Find out about support options if you're a veteran managing a disability or considering your care needs.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Disabled people are set to benefit from the expertise of some of the world's tech giants to help make the workplace more accessible to them.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
You can raise an issue about the service you get from a Disability Confident employer.
We support the development of policies to remove inequality between disabled and non-disabled people.
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