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If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010

It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')

• Types of discrimination ('protected characteristics')

  It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…

• How you can be discriminated against

  Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…

• Discrimination at work

  The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…

• What you can do

  If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities

Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.

• Updated: 22 July 2019

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.

• Updated: 14 August 2025

Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.

• Updated: 5 August 2022

When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.

• Updated: 11 July 2024

Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with visual disorders.

• Updated: 2 March 2021

Details for owners, operators, and masters of vessels on inland waters, including categorisation, how to apply, safety requirements and best practice.

• Updated: 30 October 2023

Appendix to the assessing fitness to drive guide for medical professionals.

• Updated: 27 August 2024