Disabled and Deaf people in the UK are legally protected from discrimination and have the right to support and fair treatment in all areas of life.
Information and advice
UK law recognises that disabled and Deaf people have the same rights as everyone else and are entitled to fair treatment in work, education, transport, health care, and everyday life. This page explains the laws that protect you, what your rights mean in practice, and where to turn if something isn’t right.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their disability.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to be covered by the Equality Act.
You have the right to ask for changes to remove or reduce disadvantages caused by your disability.
If you feel you have been treated unfairly, you can take action.
We are not a crisis service.
If you feel you might harm yourself or are in immediate danger, call 999.
Need someone to listen right now? Our peer-support line offers friendly, trained listeners by phone or video.
No – what matters is how your condition affects your daily life, not whether you have a formal diagnosis.
It depends on your situation – examples include accessible venues, BSL interpreters, or flexible working hours.
Yes – the law protects people who have had a disability in the past.
Everything you say stays between you and your counsellor, except where we must act to keep you or someone else safe.