Claimant v Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Outcome
Individual claims
The claimant withdrew this claim during the hearing. The tribunal dismissed the claim upon withdrawal by the claimant.
The tribunal found that the respondent failed to make some reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability. The tribunal upheld part of the claim, awarding £1,200 compensation plus interest for the respondent's failure.
Facts
Mrs Reed brought claims against Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for pregnancy discrimination and failure to make reasonable adjustments. During a two-day hearing at Southampton Employment Tribunal, the claimant withdrew her pregnancy discrimination claim. The reasonable adjustments claim proceeded and succeeded in part. The claimant appeared in person while the respondent was represented by leading counsel.
Decision
The tribunal dismissed the pregnancy discrimination claim upon withdrawal. The tribunal found that the respondent had partially failed in its duty to make reasonable adjustments for the claimant's disability. The tribunal awarded £1,200 compensation for injury to feelings in the lower Vento band, plus interest of £170.30.
Practical note
NHS trusts must ensure they fully comply with their duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, even when facing pregnancy discrimination claims that may be withdrawn, as partial breaches can still result in compensation awards.
Award breakdown
Vento band: lower
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
Case details
- Case number
- 6002695/2023
- Decision date
- 29 April 2025
- Hearing type
- full merits
- Hearing days
- 2
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- No