title: The Equality Act 2010 and mental health.
abstract: One aim of the Equality Act 2010 is to protect people with disabilities and prevent disability discrimination. We review the key provisions of the Act relevant to disability discrimination with respect to mental illness.
authors.forename: Graeme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lockwood
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thornicroft
mesh_terms: D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D001523:Mental Disorders; D011287:Prejudice