Mental Health and the Equality Act
An IP Ability webinar
Thursday 22 May 2025
12.30 – 1.30 pm
Mental health is one of the most common disabilities according to UK government statistics and yet poor mental health is not often considered as a “disability” by the general population. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 employers must not discriminate against a person with poor mental health and must consider making reasonable adjustments to accommodate a person with poor mental health. But what does that mean in practice?
This free webinar included contributions from:
- Placida Ojinnaka, a non-practising lawyer and a Black Solicitors Network Director and member of the Law Society’s Disabled Solicitors Network, who discussed an employer’s legal obligations
- Karen Genuardi, Head of People and Talent at Lee and Thompson, who discussed practical examples of accommodating and supporting employees with poor mental health
- Andrea Brewster, Lead Executive Officer of IP Inclusive, and Megan Rannard, an Associate and Trade Mark Attorney at Marks & Clerk, who shared their experiences of receiving support for poor mental health whilst working in the IP sector
Follow-up resources
The slides are available to download and you can watch a recording of the presentations below:
Who was it for?
This event was open to all UK-based IP professionals. It didn’t matter what type of organisation you work in, what role you play in it or what your career level; everyone was welcome.
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Registration
This event was free. So are all our resources.
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