Supporting employees affected by rare diseases

Rare Disease Day 2026

What are rare diseases, and what impact could they have in your workplace? While many well-known illnesses are recognised and adjustments can be made, uncertainty often surrounds a rare disease. The diagnosis of a rare disease can have a huge impact on the person with that disease and their families. Inevitably, this has implications for […]

How can employers ‘level the playing field’ for disabled employees?

Level Playing Field

One of the core values of Cordell Health is to support those with disabilities in work, moving the focus from disability to ability. It’s about recognising and celebrating what people can do and the adjustments needed to support them where they struggle. We think of this as ‘levelling the playing field’. All of which makes […]

Do you see me? Supporting people with learning disabilities in the workplace

Learning Disability Week 2024

This year’s Learning Disability Week theme is “Do you see me?” It’s about challenging the barriers that people with a learning disability face. We look at the steps that employers can take to realise their desire to find meaningful employment.

UK Disability History Month – how enabled is your workplace?

Barrier to disabled people

Cordell Health has a vision to change the focus in the workplace from disability to ability – and this means breaking down barriers and creating enabling workplaces. We are supporting this year’s UK Disability History Month (UKDHM), spreading awareness of how to break down these barriers.

Enabling the workplace for the 1 in 6 of the population with hearing loss

Hearing loss

Research has found that 56% of Deaf and hard of hearing people have faced discrimination at work and 25% had left a job as a result. As such, too many experience lack of opportunity and exclusion. We explore the issues and solutions.

Improving digital accessibility and inclusion in the workplace

Digital accessibility

Equality of digital accessibility for all should be a core workplace requirement and will help to change the focus in your workplace from disability to ability. We’re supporting Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with this blog.

Young Onset Dementia: the importance of looking beyond the label

Young Onset Dementia

To mark Dementia Action Week, May 16- 22, we focus on living with Young Onset Dementia. This article looks at how to spot the signs, the treatments and support available and in particular, its impact on both employees and employers in the workplace.

‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’ – marking IDPWD day 2020

IDPWD 2020

Thursday 3rd December is International Day of People With Disabilities, a movement whose aim is to celebrate and raise awareness of those with disabilities. We believe in moving the focus from disability to ability – so are keen to support this important day.