• Identify patients who are likely to fall within the scope of the EA (2010) legislation
• Understand the possible implications for patients of the EA legislation
• Identify which employers the EA regulations apply to
• Describe what might be considered as a reasonable adjustment to the workplace
• Explain what support exists for patients attempting to return to or remain in work who may fall within the scope of the EA

• More detailed learning materials for work and health in Primary Care.

For further information on the support available for people with disabilities and information about the legislation that promotes civil rights for disabled people and protects them against discrimination:

• Department for Work and Pensions [Internet]. Advice for employers. View link
• Directgov [Internet]. Information about benefits and services for disabled people and others. View link
• TSO Bookshop [Internet]. Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice: Employment and Occupation. View link
• World Health Organisation [Internet]. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. View link

For advice on reasonable adjustments:

• DWP Patients, their employment and their health Includes a time line for patient management, advice on reasonable adjustments and writing medical reports [Internet]. View link

For information regarding further support for disabled people:

• Pathways to Work [Internet]. View link
• Jobcentre [Internet]. View link
• Access to Work [Internet]. View link
• Employers Forum on Disability [Internet]. View link
• REMAP (Technical equipment for disabled people) [Internet]. View link
• REMPLOY [Internet]. View link
• Shaw Trust [Internet]. View link