Disability

Hiring people with disabilities

This is beneficial for: 

• the companies involved
• the economy
• wider society. 

These benefits include:

• Expanding a company’s talent pool during recruitment. They get the best candidate, regardless of disability/ability.
• Bringing diverse experiences, expertise, and skills into the company. This creates a more vibrant and resilient workforce.
• Driving positive change, benefiting everyone.

Under the Equality Act 2010, you are classified as having a disability if you have a long-term condition that substantially impacts your ability to conduct normal, day-to-day activities. This includes mental health conditions. You do not need to have an official diagnosis to access support relating to your health at work.

If you meet this definition of disability, you are entitled to Reasonable Adjustments at work. This includes the hiring process. Examples of Reasonable Adjustments include:

• Flexible working hours
• Adapted equipment at work, such as an orthopaedic chair and desk, screen reader, etc.
• Extra time to complete tasks
• Adapted recruitment process, such as receiving interview questions in writing before the interview.

The Careers team are committed to ensuring our resources, appointments and facilities are accessible. Our information and guidance resources are available in alternative formats, for example, in text format or in large print. Adapted appointments are available upon request. These can include:

• shortened or extended appointment timeslots
• different locations, including online or telephone
• a chaperone/advocate present to help you communicate during your appointment.

Please contact us to arrange these adaptations in advance.

Your disabilities don’t define you, your resilience does – read Mahnoor's story