Protected characteristic

Katie21
Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor
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Does anyone have it in writing or know where to find that Cerebral Palsy is a protected characteristic in terms of employment/equality act?

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 5,516 Online Community Team

    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
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor

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

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,897 Connected
    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
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1109451#Comment_1109451

    They really do lack education don’t they?

  • Katie21
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor
    edited March 15

    Yep and children become … @Chris75_

  • Katie21
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor
    edited March 15
  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 420 Pioneering

    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
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor

    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
    Stellar Community Member Posts: 473 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1112510#Comment_1112510

    just put a fake address.

  • Katie21
    Katie21 Community Member Posts: 25 Contributor

    @SaraC_Scope How do I now log in now I’ve signed up?

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 420 Pioneering

    Hi @Katie21

    We host monthly zoom meetings, usually the third Wednesday of each month. As a member of the network you will receive a regular newsletter and updates.

    We advertise our meetings a week before with the link to attend included. We then send a reminder with the Zoom link again, the night before we meet.

    In June Richard Luke is hosting a men's only meeting, so the next National Cerebral Palsy Network meeting is in July.

    If you have any further questions, please get in touch.

    Thanks.

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