Posted on:
September 30th, 2024
Last reviewed:
January 3rd, 2025
Will I lose my job?
If you have a dementia diagnosis and you’re still working, it’s likely that your employer will have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for you to continue to work, depending on the type of work you do. However, it may not be possible – or legal – for you to continue to work with a dementia diagnosis in certain roles and industries, especially if your job means you’re involved with: * The health and safety of others * Driving * Operating machinery You might work in a job where you don’t have to tell your employer that you have dementia – not everyone has to. However, it might be written into your contract that this is a requirement. It’s usually a good idea to speak to your boss about your dementia diagnosis – if your employer doesn’t know that you’re living with dementia, they are under no legal obligation to help you. If you feel forced to resign or pushed out of your job because of your dementia diagnosis, you could have grounds for unfair dismissal. Similarly, if your employer makes life very difficult for you at work so you feel forced to leave this might be constructive dismissal. Here’s a list of organisations that can help you with specific queries about working with dementia: * Citizens Advice 03444 111 444 * Access to Work https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work * Disability Law Service 020 7791 9800 * Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) 0300 123 1100Other relevant FAQs you might like...
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