Disclosing your disability to employers

One of the questions that we get asked a lot at short interview is when is an appropriate time to disclose a health issue or impairment to an employer and if it is even important to disclose at all. It may be that you have a visible impairment but are not sure if you want to put personal information on a job application or it may be that you have a hidden condition which you don't feel will affect your ability to do a particular job and thus don't feel it is appropriate to tell an employer. There isnt a black and white answer to these questions and every case is unique but it may help you to be aware of your rights and to think about some of the issues and there are some excellent resources available to help you.



Skill produce some excellent resources including a leaflet called "Disclosing your disability". Prospects also have an interesting page all about handling discrimination in the workplace. You can also visit our Careers & Employability Diversity pages for further links to information or come and see an adviser for a short interview where we can discuss your own situation individually.