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<p>People with severe disfigurements are treated as having a disability for the purposes
of the Equality Act 2010 and therefore benefit from the same protections from discrimination
as any other person with a disability. These protections span a number of situations
and circumstances including the provision of goods and services and employment.</p><p>
</p><p>As with other aspects of civil law it is for those who feel that they have
been discriminated against to personally seek advice or redress by bringing the case
to court.</p><p> </p><p>The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) also has a
monitoring and enforcement role in relation to the Equality Act 2010. If the EHRC
suspects someone of committing a breach of the discrimination provisions, it can conduct
an investigation and take action to ensure they avoid a continuation or repetition
of that breach.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Equality Advisory and Support Service
provides free advice and support to individuals with any discrimination concerns,
whether these relate to physical or mental health conditions.</p>
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