Does a candidate need to disclose their disability to us?

No, candidates are not required to disclose their disability during the job application process. It’s the candidate’s choice to disclose any disability or long-term health condition.

​​Disclosing your disability as a job applicant can be a really scary prospect. Candidates are often worried that doing so would negatively impact their job applications.

This is why it’s so important for employers to signal as clearly as possible that they want to support candidates in their applications and provide any adjustments that they may need during the process. Otherwise, candidates will not be able to put their best selves forward.

One way to signal this is to clearly state in job adverts that applications from disabled candidates are encouraged. This should be accompanied by information around how to request reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process for candidates who require them.