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Should I disclose a disability, long term health condition or learning difference to my employer or placement provider?
There are a number of resources on MyCareerHub providing advice and guidance about disclosing a disability or learning difference.
There is no legal obligation to disclose a disability but it is always best to follow a policy of transparency with your practice / placement mentor or employer.
Under Health & Safety legislation, you are obliged to disclose a disability if you are working with children, vulnerable adults, chemicals, dangerous equipment or where there are other health and safety implications.