I have type 2 diabetes and ulnar nerve displacement in both arms. Is this classed as a disability?
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mickycv
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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?
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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?
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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 ways0
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