DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION:
Employment, Education and Housing and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amended in 2005)
Cancer, along with multiple sclerosis and HIV/Aids is covered under the Disability Discrimination Act. There is a website www.pointofdiagnosis.org.uk which provides information for both those affected by cancer and employers. It covers information on:
- Protection from discrimination from point of diagnosis
- Protection at work
- Protection in education
- Protection in housing
It also provides details of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and relevant website links.
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EMPLOY Charter - Breast Cancer Care
The EMPLOY Charter will provide employers with guidance on best practice supporting staff members who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer. It also sets out legal employment rights of cancer patients and corresponding responsibilities that fall to employers under the Disability Discrimination Act.
For further information: www.breastcancercare.org.uk/employ |
Macmillan Cancer Support also provides a leaflet "Working through Cancer - A guide for emloyees". This can be obtained via www.macmillan.org.uk or 0800 500 800 |
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