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World Sight Day takes place annually and this year, it will take place on Thursday 09 October 2025. In light of World Sight Day this month, it seems a pertinent time to highlight the importance of ensuring that your business or service accommodates and is...
Starting university represents a significant transition. For students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or mental health challenges, this transition can present additional complexities, particularly if appropriate support is not in place. ...
What is a Letter of Claim? In accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules under the relevant Pre-Action Protocol, it is required that steps are taken to engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution as far as possible before commencing legal action in the County...
Nestlé’s decision to dismiss CEO Laurent Freixe following revelations of an undisclosed romantic relationship with a junior colleague has reignited debate around workplace relationships and the responsibilities of senior leaders. The company...
Under UK law, anxiety can qualify as a disability if it is substantial, long-lasting or likely to last at least 12 months and significantly affects daily activities, including working life. Occasional stress or anxiety is unlikely to meet this criterion;...
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly or disadvantaged due to pregnancy, childbirth, maternity leave, or breastfeeding. Under UK law, this type of discrimination is unlawful...
International Assistance Dog Week is celebrated annually. This year, it was took place 3-9th August. We understand the importance of day-to-day assistance that animals can provide to individuals living with disabilities. Recently, it has been...
Deaf Awareness Week took place last week, from 04 – 11 May 2025. The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (‘RNID’) note that “ more than 18 million adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss ”. They state that...
On 16 April 2025, in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) [2025] UKSC 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that “ the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological...
Over recent weeks we have seen the government unveil a series of proposals designed to ‘unlock work’ for millions of people in the UK living with a disability. The so-called ‘Plan for Change’ aims to help the almost 2.5 million...
