If you have a disability, your employer has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments if you need them to carry out your work, or to be able to start a new job.
A wide range of disabilities can be considered for reasonable adjustments, including physical, mental, visible and invisible.
![Every member of a team can succeed when those in need of additional assistance is provided with reasonable adjustments.](/sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/media-image/2021-09/physio_bands.jpg?itok=65mtbGOh)
This resource is written for CSP members and trade union representatives. It considers:
- the legal framework for reasonable adjustments
- the types of reasonable adjustments employees can ask for
- the process for agreeing them with their employer
- arrangements for reasonable adjustments in the NHS
- checklists for members and CSP stewards and Health & Safety representatives
- case study examples, including neurodiversity
Workplace wins
If you are a CSP workplace rep and have supported a member to secure reasonable adjustments at work, or negotiated employer policies and guidance on the topic, tell us about your workplace wins here.
Frequently asked questions
Find out what a reasonable adjustment is and how you can request one, along with the answers to more frequently asked questions.
![Frequently asked questions about the Regions](/sites/default/files/styles/content_snippet/public/media-image/2021-05/adobestock_62550693_0.jpeg?itok=jKZyAieD)
Checklist for members
Guidance to help you if you are returning to work after developing a disability, or starting a new job and might face challenges because of a disability.
![A member completes the reasonable adjustments checklist](/sites/default/files/styles/content_snippet/public/media-image/2021-09/member_checklist.jpg?itok=qnCRbPXN)
Checklist for CSP stewards and health and safety reps
Key action points and considerations for CSP stewards and health and safety reps when conducting casework or negotiating policies and procedures.
![Checklist tick blocks demonstrating progression through the CSP reps' checklist](/sites/default/files/styles/content_snippet/public/media-image/2021-09/checklist_for_reps.jpg?itok=OUrjeFCM)
Case study - Neurodiversity
This case study provides insight into the process of a member of staff with neurodiverse characteristics requesting reasonable adjustments at their workplace.
![A happy physiotherapist and team following reasonable adjustments.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_snippet/public/media-image/2021-09/Physio%20happy%20team.jpg?itok=l5d-qOd3)
Resources on reasonable adjustments
A quiz, learning video and exercises for CSP stewards, health and safety reps and members to develop their understanding around reasonable adjustments.
![Data protection watchdog to host webinar for physiotherapists](/sites/default/files/styles/content_snippet/public/edited_ico.jpg?itok=HMKlefrJ)