Thanks Sandy
Helen
> On 29 Aug 2017, at 09:10, Bannister, Sandy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi Helen. Is this query raised from the perspective of a landlord or an employer. I can comment from an employer perspective and would say that allowing the dog in the workplace could be a reasonable adjustment and would depend on an individual being able to explain the support role the dog fulfils. Clearly there would be a number of additional factors to take into account in determining what might be reasonable, but this is where I would start.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Sandy
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> Sandra Bannister
> Corporate Equality and Diversity Manager
> Equality and Diversity Team
> Human Resources and Organisational Development
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> Sent: 25 August 2017 10:20
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> Subject: [SUSPECTED WCC SPAM] Assistance dogs at work
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> Hi All
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> Does anyone have experience of permitting an unregistered / untrained assistance dog into a workplace (office)?
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> I am advised that the definition of an assistance dog is fairly loose and only one UK industry specifies that an assistance dog must be registered and that if an employer / landlord queries the definition / action it is a civil matter.
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> The query relates to assistance connected to Dyslexia and other ND differences. Any experience / wisdom welcomed.
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> Regards
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> Helen Kane MSc FRICS NRAC Consultant
> Chair, RICS Wales Board
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