Thank youNot aware of diabetes alone being a disability. Complications arising from diabetes maybe yes.
Personally I see diabetes as a controllable condition.
Maybe fellow members would be more informed regarding actual classification.
@tim2000s always seems very knowledgeable about most things diabetes related.
Hi @catapillar . I applaud your ability to find so much information. It's great having people able to give relevant information.
By my own admission I just struggle trying to source and understand such information.
Thanks.
Thank youYes. Type 1 diabetes IS definitely a disability under the equality act 2010 - so for the purposes of workplace protection, type 1 diabetes on its own is a disability.
Whether type 2 is a disability is a bit more of a grey area, depends on whether / what treatment you are on - http://www.footanstey.com/bulletins/2697-is-type-2-diabetes-a-disability-under-the-equality-act-2010
Under the Equality Act 2010 the definition of disability is a long term condition with a substantial adverse impact on ability to do day to day activities.
Guidance to the Equality Act 2010 (D23-24) provides that where the condition is controlled by medication, the impact should be considered as if no medication was being taken. If a type 1 diabetic was not taking medication, they would be dead. This counts as a substantial adverse impact on ability to complete daily activities! So type 1 diabetes is a disability for purposes of the equality act 2010.
Officially is diabetes a disability,because my work dont seem to think so.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/85011/disability.pdf
Direct quote lifted from above:
"Disability has a broad meaning. It is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.‘Substantial’ means more than minor or trivial. ‘Impairment’ covers, for example, long-term medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes, and fluctuating or progressive conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or motor neurone disease. A mental impairment includes mental health conditions (such as bipolar disorder or depression), learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) and learning disabilities (such as autism and Down’s syndrome). Some people, including those with cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, are automatically protected as disabled people by the Act. People with severe disfigurement will be protected as disabled without needing to show that it has a substantial adverse effect on day-to- day activities."
Ok I am T2 insulin dependent with metformin, work full time with challenging behaviour, when I get hit my bloods go lower quickly and have hypo'd on 3 occasions. My work want to get me risk assessed, which is fine by me, that was 18 monhs ago. When I do mention this its like speaking to myself, short staffed. asked for transfer twice and just told no. Have been told I better not talk myself out of a job. They know the story but keep ignoring me, getting frustrated with it all now.
Haven't had it yet. They are not listening to me. Supposed to be done yearly.Have yo actually had your risk assessment? If so, what was the outcome of that?
Hi already have a paper trail, still no difference, I think its because I am one of the more experienced staff and don't want me to go anywhere@HAPPYKAZ , I'm neither a lawyer nor an HR Manager, but I can't imagine, in the bigger pictures you or employer are doing themselves any favours.
In your shoes, I would write to your Manager, outlining that you believe you have had risk assessment outstanding for some time (state a date if you can, provided it is accurate), further stating that leaving it outstanding leaves you both at risk of criticism at best and censure.
It is not in your employer's best interest that you are at risk of being unable to exercise your duties and put yourself and charges in any danger.
It is important these things go into writing, so that you have a record of trying very hard to do the right things.
If you are a member of a union, please do contact them.
Hi already have a paper trail, still no difference, I think its because I am one of the more experienced staff and don't want me to go anywhere
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