Is graves classed as a disability in the uk

[123hih123]

Www.askjan.org

Which unfortunately is an Americas site notes Graves as a disability

Why can't I find information in the uk if it is classed as a disability and if in the USA it is why isn't it in the uk

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

In the UK the name of a disease does not qualify as a disability. It is the effects of whatever disease you have that qualify you, or not.

In some ways a more logical approach but it does mean that, at least in some ways, each person has to argue their own case.

Rod

[Treepie in reply to helvella]

The Disability Discrimination Act does specify a small number of diseases as being a disability but not Graves.

[123hih123 in reply to Treepie]

This is what I can't understand if you read through the act I'm sure we would all qualify is a court of law so why make it so difficult for us

[123hih123]

This is such a shame when you are exhausted and have not got the energy or mental capassity left

That we are pushed aside when all we want is a little help for someone without the disease to understand what we go through

My occ health reports say it is likely to fall under the equalities act giving leeway for it to be dismissed at work because as pointed out by management it only says likely making it hard to get the few adjustments you need

Who has the energy finance and ability to be judged in a court of law if you fall under the equalities act

And I'm sure this isn't just the case for people with Graves

It's disgusting

[Treepie in reply to 123hih123]

Helvella is correct in that in most cases it is the effects of the disability in terms of having a substantial adverse effect on the persons ability to carry out normal day to day activities I.e. More then minor or trivial effect.

Normal day to day activities means a general understanding of the term in day to day situations rather than specific work situations requiring specific skills. The focus is what you cannot do or can only do with difficulty not what you can do.This might include issues with mobility,manual dexterity,physical coordination,ability to lift,carry or move everyday objects,memory,ability to concentrate,learn or understand etc.

Some illnesses are specified such as blind and partially sighted,HIV and cancer.

Others are excluded including: voyeurism and a proclivity to start fires!

I was out of date ,disability legislation is now contained in the Equality Act 2010.

It is terribly complex and this Government has not helped by requiring deposits from folk complaining to Tribunals.All claims are down around 70% .

It might be worth your while talking to the CAB or ACAS for advice.