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<blockquote data-quote="Rkp92" data-source="post: 2164239" data-attributes="member: 515729"><p>Hi all, I was diagnosed with T1 in January this year. As I've been adjusting to the new lifestyle, managing my diabetes at work has become somewhat difficult. Currently enployed in an administration role for the NHS.. I always have to inject at my desk, sometimes do not get a lunch break due to being left alone and heavy workload. As I have been ill on a number of occasions, I've requested flexible working from my employer. I was referred to occupational health about this and they suggested that I trial work from home once a week for a period of time and then see if this helps me manage my condition better. My work (HR & Line Manager) haven't been very supportive with this and suggest that WFH isn't an option because of telephone calls. I work with 6 other colleagues who do the same job and can answer these calls. WFH is an option and can be done with my role as I sometimes am required to work offsite.. Also, in the past on occassions colleagues have wfh. I have a union rep who is helping me in this case, but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this or give any support. I'm feeling really down and stressed about this & it seems my managers do not understand the seriousness of my diabetes.. Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rkp92, post: 2164239, member: 515729"] Hi all, I was diagnosed with T1 in January this year. As I've been adjusting to the new lifestyle, managing my diabetes at work has become somewhat difficult. Currently enployed in an administration role for the NHS.. I always have to inject at my desk, sometimes do not get a lunch break due to being left alone and heavy workload. As I have been ill on a number of occasions, I've requested flexible working from my employer. I was referred to occupational health about this and they suggested that I trial work from home once a week for a period of time and then see if this helps me manage my condition better. My work (HR & Line Manager) haven't been very supportive with this and suggest that WFH isn't an option because of telephone calls. I work with 6 other colleagues who do the same job and can answer these calls. WFH is an option and can be done with my role as I sometimes am required to work offsite.. Also, in the past on occassions colleagues have wfh. I have a union rep who is helping me in this case, but I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this or give any support. I'm feeling really down and stressed about this & it seems my managers do not understand the seriousness of my diabetes.. Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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