Equalities: Disabilities
Access to Work
Access to work can help you if you require help with your day to day working life whether it’s equipment, a support worker, or even assistance with extra costs of getting to work due to your disability.
BT Passport Scheme
The BT Passport is a scheme to document the requirements of employees who have special needs that can sometimes impact on their working life, including disabilities, mental health issues and those who are carers. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
CWU Health Information
The CWU has produced a number of documents concerning various health issues. Many of these issues can be registered as disabilities depending upon severity and other factors. If you would like further advice, please contact the Branch.
About Diabetes
Over 2 million people in England are living with diabetes. Many more have the condition but don’t know it. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability.Click on the PDF icon to read more.
Dyslexia at Work Checklist
Dyslexia is an underlying inefficiency with processing language and information. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
Mental Health Issues
Many people experience mental health problems at some time in their lives. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a fatal, rapidly progressive disease of the brain and central nervous system. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a spectrum disorder that can disrupt day to day life. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
What is a Stroke?
What is a Stroke? What are the symptoms? What are the causes? What about recovery?. Click on the PDF icon to read more.
