London

 

Right to work - Evidence

london town

 

Stats in the area

  • 72.7% of the respondents from London currently have or in the past have had a paid job.
  • Around 60% of respondents agree that the job application process puts disabled people at a disadvantage.
  • Around 64% of the respondents think that an employer has or may have rejected their job application on grounds of disability.
  • A majority (90% of the respondents) haven't felt forced out of a job as a result of poor disability related awareness from their employers. 

 

Personal Evidence

 Kamran Mallick from Hollandale

I would rather they understood me and that I am positive about my disability, it does not control me, it is a part of me and my life and something that I manage.

Nina Shlykova from London

In my case they only need to know that I use a powered wheelchair, that I am independent and have previous successful working history. My condition and adjustments can be discussed after a job offer.

Tanvi Vyas from Edgware

Everyone has the right to participate in all areas of society and getting paid is only one aspect. Working from home can be a short term solution but can prove isolating and socially excluding. Disabled people must have the same opportunities as non disabled candidates to gain access to employment.