Reasonable adjustments

This information applies to people in the UK only.If you live outside the UK, then more information about epilepsy and employment where you are will be available from your local epilepsy organisation.

In the UK, the Disability Discrimination Act means that employers have to make reasonable adjustments to help you into, or to remain in work, if you have a disability.

Here are some examples of reasonable adjustments that your employer could make for you if you have epilepsy.

If you usually have seizures first thing in a morning, a reasonable adjustment may be to allow you to start and finish work later than other employees, if the workplace is open during those hours.

If you always have a seizure in an afternoon, your employer could make sure that you do not work alone at that time, so that a colleague could offer you help if you needed it.

In England, Acotland and Wales, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) provides advice and information about the DDA to individuals and organisations. The EHRC has the power to enforce the DDA and offers legal advice, support and conciliation.

In Northern Ireland, the Equality Commission can offer advice on discrimination matters.

last updated 2 May 2007