ABSTRACT
The topic is worthy of a separate chapter because it will have such a profound effect on all healthcare premises. Reasonable changes for employers may include: Clearly what can be done will depend on the individual circumstances, design of premises and resources available to the osteopath. Remember, too, that such modifications will also help the elderly who, though actually disabled, may appreciate easier access, patients with children, patients with heavy shopping bags or the friends and families of disabled patients. The disability legislation simply apply to any employees. There is a load of duties already in place for you as a service provider under the Disability Discrimination Act.
