Case 6012632/2024 · Employment Tribunal
Ms Michelle van der Hooft v Barchester Healthcare Ltd — 2025
- Case reference
- 6012632/2024
- Decision date
- 13 October 2025
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Mr. M.
- Venue
- Exeter
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Ms Michelle van der Hooft
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe respondent accepted that the claimant was disabled at the relevant time on the grounds of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The tribunal also found that, at the relevant time, the claimant was disabled within the meaning of Equality Act 2010 s6 by reason of bulimia nervosa and/or anxiety and depression. The judgment does not determine liability or remedy for the underlying disability discrimination claim.
Claims and outcomes
1 finding recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disability discrimination | The judgment records a determination on disability status under Equality Act 2010 s6, not a final determination of the discrimination complaint itself. | Other | Disability | — |
Legal tests applied
1 reference- Equality Act 2010 s6
Official outcome judgment PDF
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