Can Long Covid be considered a disability?

As of September 2021, an estimated 1.1million people were suffering from commonly named ‘Long Covid’ according to the Office for National Statistics. The law on this area however is still evolving, and it is still unknown as medical reports and prognosis develop.
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Can Long Covid be considered a disability?

In this myGrapevine+ exclusive how to, A City Law Firm boss Karen Holden discusses the legal ramifications of London Covid. It includes:

  • An explanation of Long Covid as an issue

  • How businesses are legally required to respond to Long Covid

  • The aid that exists for companies suffering from staffing issues as a result

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