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Originally Posted by Miss Laura
Hey guys,
I am currently off sick been off over all for 3 months and am now off for another month. On doc's orders.
Just wondering if people in the UK even better Scotland can help me. Just wondering if Mental Health is a disability? I have said no on several occassions that I do not have a disability but now I am wondering if I should of said yes??
I am really anxious about filling in an application form as I am just unsure!!
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Only a court can decide if you are covered by DDA or not, however, your occupational health provider should be able to indicate as to whether they think you would be covered or not. Each case is different, I have been told by Occupational Health that I am 'likely to be covered' therefore my employer treats me as if I am covered. But a colleague was told she was 'unlikely to be covered'.
From memory you don't have to disclose your depression as a disability, if applicable you would still be covered by DDA.
I'm from Scotland too so I'm quite familiar with procedures etc. Feel free to PM if you need to.
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