Disabilities
To work out if you’re disabled under the Equality Act, you need to check if:
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You have ‘an impairment’ - this means your physical or mental abilities are different or reduced in some way compared to most people
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Your impairment makes it harder to do everyday activities
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The effect of your impairment is long-term
The Equality Act’s definition of disability is quite wide so you might be considered disabled under the Equality Act even if you don’t see yourself as disabled - for example if you’re autistic or if you have ADHD or a long-term injury.
Find Help
This page primarily has organisations who help with disabilities broadly or physical disabilities. For more organisations who can help with mental health conditions see our page 'Health & Wellbeing'.
A4U
A4U is a registered charity and Disabled Persons Led Organisation providing support to empower people with disabilities of all ages, their families and carers.
They can help people to understand their options, make informed decisions and take action to support independent living.
Shropshire IASS
Provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children aged 0 to 25, and young people aged 16 to 25 who have, or may have, special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity.
They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers.
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Scope
Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales.
They provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed.
Enable
Highly experienced Employment Officers support and advise people with disabilities or mental health needs to find work suited to their interests and skills. This allows them to assist people in their efforts to achieve sustainable employment in mainstream competitive jobs.
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan are there to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support.