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<p>The overall response rate for the Home Office 2014 People Survey was 51% (15,431
staff). Of those who responded, 2,090 staff (14%) declared a long-standing physical
or mental health condition, illness, impairment or disability. <br><br>63% of respondents
declaring a long-standing physical or mental health condition, illness, impairment
or disability responded that they were treated fairly at work. 76% of respondents
declaring that they did not have a long-standing physical or mental health condition,
illness, impairment or disability responded that they were treated fairly at work.<br><br>23%
of respondents declaring a long-standing physical or mental health condition, illness,
impairment or disability reported that they had personally experienced bullying or
harassment at work in the past 12 months. 11% of respondents declaring that they did
not have a long-standing physical or mental health condition, illness, impairment
or disability reported that they had personally experienced bullying or harassment
at work in the past 12 months.<br><br>We are concerned by these results and are taking
action. In particular, we are building on our existing programme of work with disabled
staff and their managers to ensure the issues are understood so that staff are treated
fairly. The Home Office signed the Time to Change pledge and we are committed to raising
awareness of mental health issues. We are reviewing our guidance on <br>reasonable
adjustments for disabled staff, including guidance on setting work objectives and
managing performance.</p><p> </p>
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