Ms A Kelly v M B Thoppil and Treetops Nursing Homes Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2408697/2023 (24 July 2025)

Ms A Kelly v M B Thoppil and Treetops Nursing Homes Ltd (England and Wales : Disability Discrimination) [2025] UKET 2408697/2023 (24 July 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination as the respondents failed to make reasonable adjustments and her dismissal was directly linked to her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Citation
[2025] UKET 2408697/2023
Parties
Claimant: Ms A Kelly; Respondent: M B Thoppil; Respondent: Treetops Nursing Homes Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Reasonable Adjustments

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Parties

Ms A Kelly

Claimant

M B Thoppil

Respondent

Treetops Nursing Homes Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination
  2. 2 Whether the respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments
  3. 3 Whether the claimant was unfairly dismissed due to disability

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant was subjected to disability discrimination as the respondents failed to make reasonable adjustments and her dismissal was directly linked to her disability, contrary to the Equality Act 2010.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondents to pay compensation to the claimant for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal
  • Respondents to provide a written apology to the claimant