Is high blood pressure considered a disability under the disability discrimination act?
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Does hypertension fall under the DDA? It seems, to me unlikely that it would affect mobility, dexterity, co-ordination, continence, speech or ability to concentrate. (list of capacities taken from equalityhumanrights.com)
I mean from the point of view of a member of staff being off work, and whether a decision to dismiss could fall foul of the DDA. I’m referring to UK law here.
When answering please comment on the source of your knowledge/expertise, thanks.
knownout
Posted 3 months ago
No don’t think so as can be controlled medically;y if needs be so work is not affected .
U.S.Veteran
Posted 3 months ago
No, but coupled with other health problems, such as Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Heart Disease, Cancer, Lung Disease, and Mental Disorders, High Blood Pressure can add significant disabilities to people.
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Doethineb
Posted 3 months ago
No, hypertension is something which can, if not carefully managed, lead to physical disabilities, but in itself it is not classified as a disability. It might be possible to obtain a medical certificate on the grounds that the stress of being at work leads to a higher blood pressure, but this would simply confirm that the person concerned is in the wrong job and should seek a less pressurised position elsewhere.
Quizzard
Posted 3 months ago
Only if the hypertension is disabilitating, which is rare. Occasionally, a patient will be unable to reduce blood pressure through medications, and in that case it could be considered a disability.
SimonC
Posted 3 months ago
Whether or not a condition can be treated or managed is not a determining factor when deciding whether something is a disability.
Under the DDA a disability is a long-term physical or mental condition that has an adverse effect on the ability to carry out every day tasks.
Long term means has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least a year. This is a simple question of medical prognosis.
The capacities you quote are taken from the official guidance on determining whether something has an adverse effect. I am not a medical expert, but as far as I am aware many people have high blood pressure without realising it. So it is highly unlikely that high blood pressure has any adverse effect, so it cannot be a disability under the DDA.
Kernow Lady
Posted 3 months ago
A vast amount of people have high blood pressure, a great many people do not know they have it. It does not cause any symptoms. that is why so many people die of a heart attack or stroke.
It is not a disability but a medical condition.
JZD
Posted 3 months ago
SimonC’s answer is broadly accurate.
HBP is not a disability under the DDA.
As those of use who have actually read the DDA will know, the fact you can control a disabling condition with medication is not a relevant factor in determining whether something is a disability (under the Act), or not.
Trish
Posted 3 months ago
no, because if that were the case nearly all americans would be on disability.High blood pressure does not keep you from doing your duties
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Does hypertension fall under the DDA? It seems, to me unlikely that it would affect mobility, dexterity, co-ordination, continence, speech or ability to concentrate. (list of capacities taken from equalityhumanrights.com)
I mean from the point of view of a member of staff being off work, and whether a decision to dismiss could fall foul of the DDA. I’m referring to UK law here.
When answering please comment on the source of your knowledge/expertise, thanks.
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knownout
Posted 3 months ago
No don’t think so as can be controlled medically;y if needs be so work is not affected .
U.S.Veteran
Posted 3 months ago
No, but coupled with other health problems, such as Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Heart Disease, Cancer, Lung Disease, and Mental Disorders, High Blood Pressure can add significant disabilities to people.
.
Doethineb
Posted 3 months ago
No, hypertension is something which can, if not carefully managed, lead to physical disabilities, but in itself it is not classified as a disability. It might be possible to obtain a medical certificate on the grounds that the stress of being at work leads to a higher blood pressure, but this would simply confirm that the person concerned is in the wrong job and should seek a less pressurised position elsewhere.
Quizzard
Posted 3 months ago
Only if the hypertension is disabilitating, which is rare. Occasionally, a patient will be unable to reduce blood pressure through medications, and in that case it could be considered a disability.
SimonC
Posted 3 months ago
Whether or not a condition can be treated or managed is not a determining factor when deciding whether something is a disability.
Under the DDA a disability is a long-term physical or mental condition that has an adverse effect on the ability to carry out every day tasks.
Long term means has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least a year. This is a simple question of medical prognosis.
The capacities you quote are taken from the official guidance on determining whether something has an adverse effect. I am not a medical expert, but as far as I am aware many people have high blood pressure without realising it. So it is highly unlikely that high blood pressure has any adverse effect, so it cannot be a disability under the DDA.
Kernow Lady
Posted 3 months ago
A vast amount of people have high blood pressure, a great many people do not know they have it. It does not cause any symptoms. that is why so many people die of a heart attack or stroke.
It is not a disability but a medical condition.
JZD
Posted 3 months ago
SimonC’s answer is broadly accurate.
HBP is not a disability under the DDA.
As those of use who have actually read the DDA will know, the fact you can control a disabling condition with medication is not a relevant factor in determining whether something is a disability (under the Act), or not.
Trish
Posted 3 months ago
no, because if that were the case nearly all americans would be on disability.High blood pressure does not keep you from doing your duties
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