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In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, an employment tribunal has ruled that long COVID (also known as post-COVID syndrome) meets the criteria for a disability In a landmark ruling, a caretaker working for a charity successfully proved that coronavirus left him with “substantial and long-term” side effects affecting his…

Analysis of a survey of more than 34,000 police officers and staff found a need to address concerns about career progression and derogatory comments around disability and other protected characteristics, as well as evidence of inclusive teams and endorsement of efforts to tackle bias. The National Inclusion Survey was conducted in November 2019, providing the…

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented particular challenges for disabled colleagues who are having to adapt to new ways of working. As part of our commitment to support the extended police family, the Disabled Police Association has produced an inspirational video in which members talk about their experiences during lockdown and share advice for maintaining physical…