I have type 2 diabetes and ulnar nerve displacement in both arms. Is this classed as a disability?

mickycv
mickycv Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Everyday life
Hi everyone my name is mike I am a 65year old male living on my own I have type 2 diabetes and have ulnar nerve displacement in both arms which has caused muscle wasting in both hands and fore arms and lack of strength in hands ie grip and holding objects and lack of strenght in both arms ie lifting carrying objects is this classed as a disability?

Comments

  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,453 Championing
    Welcome to the community @mickycv :) This is the post I made for you- I hope you've found it okay!

    Do you mind me asking for what purpose you're wondering whether this would be classed as a disability? 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community 

    The definition of a disability as found in the equality act is any physical or mental health condition that significantly impacts the ability to carry out day to day activities.  It must be expected to last 12 months or more 

    There is no list of conditions that are classed as a disability as everyone is affected in different ways 

Categories