Definition
of
Harmonised standard for measuring disability
from
Government Analysis Function: Measuring disability for the Equality Act 2010 harmonisation guidance
Source
This section provides guidance on the survey questions to use when collecting information about disability. If a respondent says “yes” to the long lasting health conditions and illness standard question and then either “yes, a little” or “yes, a lot” to the activity restriction question then under the legal definition they are disabled.
Question: Do you have any physical or mental health conditions or illnesses lasting or expected to last 12 months or more?
Response options: Yes
Question: Does your condition or illness/do any of your conditions or illnesses reduce your ability to carry-out day-to-day activities?
Response options: Yes, a lot; Yes, a little
A person is not considered disabled if they say “yes”, they have a physical or mental health condition or illness lasting or expected to last for 12 months or more, but it does not restrict their activities.