Claimant v Countrywide Surveyors Limited

Outcome

Facts

The claimant worked as a surveyor for the respondent on a part-time basis from April 2021 to May 2023. She suffered from five conditions: chronic fatigue syndrome (since 1991), sleep disorder (since before age 18), damage to lower discs in back (from November 2014), renal tubular acidosis (from June 2015), and effects from a stroke (October 2015). These conditions caused substantial effects including fatigue requiring early bedtimes, memory issues, pain limiting mobility and lifting, and other symptoms affecting daily activities. She took various medications throughout her employment and worked every other day to manage her fatigue.

Decision

The tribunal found that the claimant met the legal definition of a disabled person under s.6 Equality Act 2010 at the material time. All five impairments had substantial and long-term adverse effects on her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities including socialising, shopping, cooking, conversing, lifting, driving and walking. The effects were substantial even with medication and had lasted well over 12 months before and throughout the relevant period.

Practical note

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