By the Brightmine Content Team
This guide explains the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010, which determines who is covered by protection from disability discrimination.
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- Definition of disability
- Meaning of “impairment”
- Meaning of “substantial”
- Meaning of “long term”
- Meaning of “normal day-to-day activities”
- Examples of the application of the definition of disability
- Specific conditions
- Severe disfigurement
- Progressive conditions
- Deemed disabilities
- Medical evidence of disability
- Future developments
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