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Welcome to the Disability Hub, it抯 a one-stop shop for finding out information about disability and long-term health conditions.

On the Disability Hub you can find out about:

• Find out what is considered a disability and who is protected by the law (Equality Act 2010)
• Find out what are reasonable adjustments and how they support those with disabilities/long-term health conditions
• Find out what is the health passport and how it can help you.
• Find out what support and help is available to you.

The term disability is as described in the Equality Act 2010. The act is the main part of the law that protects those with long-term health conditions from poor behaviour, attitudes and unfair treatment which is because of, or related to their health or disability. To be protected
by the act, all three of the following things have to apply to you:

• You must have a health condition that affects you physically or mentally, this can include people with sensory issues (like sight
  or hearing loss) and may also include people with neurodivergent conditions (Autism, learning disabilities e.g. Down抯 Syndrome,
  Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc. or a moderate to severe learning difficulty like Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, etc.) and;
• Your health condition has a big impact on being able to do day-to-day things like walking for any distance, remembering things, shopping, carrying things, etc. and;
• Your health condition has to be long-term � this means that you have had or will have your health condition for at least 12 months

There are a few health conditions where you will be protected by the law, immediately without having to meet the 3 conditions above, these are:

• Cancer
• HIV
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Severe sight impairment (certified by a hospital doctor).

Reasonable adjustments are simply changes made in the workplace to help people with disabilities/long-term health conditions overcome or reduce difficulties caused by their health and/or environment. These changes may mean lots of different types of things, like:

• A change to start and finish times, flexible working or a decrease/increase in hours
• Consideration of home or remote working
• Buying equipment like a special chair, computer software, audio/visual alarms, etc
• Buying in services like a BSL interpreter, training, transportation, etc
• A change to the physical environment like installing ramps, making areas more accessible, installing devices to open/close doors, etc

There are many different services that can help assess and make recommendations of different types of support for staff with disabilities/long-term health conditions like Occupational Health, Manual Handling Team, Human Resources, Inclusion Team, Access to Work.

What are reasonable adjustments?

Please see what does 'reasonable adjustments in the workplace mean' video below.

If you would like to find out more information about the Reasonable Adjustments Guidelines, please look at our video below.

Access to Work is a government-run scheme from the Department of Work and Pensions, it aims to provide support, advice, and funding to support staff with a disability in the workplace.

A simplified list of steps that will happen when staff use the scheme:

• Staff complete an application form for Access to Work
• Staff are invited to have an assessment with Access to Work
• Access to Work provides a report of recommendations for equipment, training and any ongoing costs and will confirm the total amount they will fund.
• Equipment and services are ordered as per usual procurement processes.
• After the claims process has been followed Access to Work will refund the agreed amount.

You can also see this short video which highlights the support that could be available from Access to Work

The passport is owned by staff and allows them to look at different aspects of their health and work life. The passport intends to assist staff and managers with conversations to ensure that the correct support is being provided and offered.

The Health Passport focuses on several key areas:

• Working times
• Working environment
• Equipment and technology
• Communication
• Symptoms of health conditions and signs to look out for
• There is also additional areas where anything that has not been considered to be considered.
   

Please see the short video below, that provides more information about health passports.

Human Resources - can provide advice and support if you have an employment issue, e.g. if you are experiencing bullying or harassment, sickness absence and need advice.

Inclusion Team - can help and advise if you have a question or concern about if you feel that you are being treated unfairly or are not clear about how the Trust could support you with your disability. [email protected]

Freedom to Speak Up - If you have a concern or issue relating to patient or staff safety, the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian or one of the Speak Up Advocates may be able to help. Email [email protected]

Trade Unions and Professional Bodies - You can seek specialist advice and support for issues relating to employment or your profession from a trade union or professional body you belong to.

Staff Networks - The staff networks can provide peer support and also get involved in helping the Trust become more equitable. Within
Whittington Health, there are four active staff networks you can get involved with (either as an ally or if you identify with that particular
characteristic).

LGBTQ+ Network - [email protected]
Staff Race and Nationality Network - [email protected]
WhitAbility Network (Disability) - [email protected]
Women抯 + Network - [email protected]

Occupational Health - provides advice on issues relating to supporting staff抯 physical and mental well-being. This can include assessments, referrals to psychological support and advice on reasonable adjustments. [email protected]