Claimant v Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Outcome
Other
Facts
This was a preliminary hearing to determine whether the claimant was a disabled person within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010. The claimant suffered from Addison's disease. Both parties were represented by counsel at a remote video hearing.
Decision
The tribunal determined that at all material times the claimant was a disabled person within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 by reason of Addison's disease. This preliminary issue was decided in the claimant's favour.
Practical note
Addison's disease can constitute a disability under the Equality Act 2010, satisfying the threshold requirements of section 6.
Legal authorities cited
Statutes
EqA 2010 s.6
Case details
- Case number
- 1302660/2024
- Decision date
- 26 March 2025
- Hearing type
- preliminary
- Hearing days
- 1
- Classification
- contested
Respondent
- Sector
- healthcare
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister
Claimant representation
- Represented
- Yes
- Rep type
- barrister