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Katie21 · March 13

Does anyone have it in writing or know where to find that Cerebral Palsy is a protected characteristic in terms of employment/equality act?

Holly_Scope · March 14

Hi @Katie21 this is covered within the Disability Equality Act 2010. If this is for a specific situation, I'd suggest getting some advice from a legal professional who specialises in disabilities and employment.

Katie21 · March 15

interesting how in the Equality Act only mentions CP in the context of children 👀

SheffieldMan1976 · March 15

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1109431#Comment_1109431

Yeah because for some unknown reason, the government thinks disabilities only happen in kids?!

Katie21 · March 15

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1109451#Comment_1109451

They really do lack education don’t they?

Katie21 · March 15

Yep and children become … @Chris75_

Katie21 · March 15

SaraC_Scope · March 16

Hi @Katie21

I'm Sara one of the CP specialists at Scope. I'm part of the CP Network.

In our roles we are working to change perceptions around the fact, that CP is still considered a childhood disability.

We have spoken to professionals in medical and education settings. Raising awareness that adults with cerebral palsy will continue to need support, after paediatric care comes to an end at the age of 16.

We have a CP Network which you are welcome to join, if you're not already a member. Here is the link.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) Network | Disability charity Scope UK

Katie21 · March 26

Hey @SaraC_Scope

I’d love to be part of the community but I don’t want to put my address on the form, so can’t join.
Thanks

Katie

Stellar · March 28

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1112510#Comment_1112510

just put a fake address.

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