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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #88870 by petrocelli
disability green card - ended 1999 was created by petrocelli
does the green card not cover you still with regard to proving disability via the equality act, when going through the dwp process?

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Last edit: 11 years 8 months ago by Gordon.

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11 years 8 months ago #88871 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:disability green card - ended 1999
petrocelli wrote:

does the green card not cover you still with regard to proving disability via the equality act, when going through the dwp process?

petrocelli.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) replaced the green card.

I'm not sure what you mean by the "DWP process", but on the assumption you are referring to qualifying for DLA or ESA, then I would say that the DDA is aimed at generic definitions of disability whereas both DLA and ESA have very specific definitions, so to answer your question, no! it's not applicable.

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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #88873 by petrocelli
Replied by petrocelli on topic Re:disability green card - ended 1999
does that mean then that as far as employment law's concerned the green card (past proved disability) counts, but re: benefits, you're not classed as disabled. am thinking with regard to equality act mentions somewhere about previous disabilities still being regarded as such?
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11 years 8 months ago #88875 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:disability green card - ended 1999
petrocelli wrote:

does that mean then that as far as employment law's concerned the green card (past proved disability) counts, but re: benefits, you're not classed as disabled. am thinking with regard to equality act mentions somewhere about previous disabilities still being regarded as such?

The green card was discontinued and replaced by the DDA.

You'll have to forgive me, but I'm not sure what point you are trying to get across? :)

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11 years 8 months ago #88878 by petrocelli
Replied by petrocelli on topic Re:disability green card - ended 1999
not easy doing it so quickly before page is lost!!!!!!!!!!!!

equality act took over from dda?

"If you were a Green Card holder between Dec '96 & Dec '99 you are automatically protected by the act, in respect of PAST DISABILITIES".

So, whilst the above is of no relevance then in proving myself disabled when it comes to the benefits, if i was working, i would have protection there?

so, despite department of employment issuing the cards and recognising your disability, the equality act also recognising the past disability(green card termination date)., it's only of any use to you with regard to being employed?

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11 years 8 months ago #88880 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic Re:disability green card - ended 1999
I'm sorry, I still don't understand what point you are making (nor do I know what you mean about the page being 'lost'?)!

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