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Discrimination
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catapillar
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Type 1 is a disability under the equality act. Companies are prohibited from discriminating in provision of goods and services on the grounds of disability. Did the gym put it that bluntly? You aren't allowed because you have type 1 diabetes? If so, that is a clear breach of their equality act obligations.
I would hope that what has happened here is that some junior gym instructor has got the wrong end of the stick and said something stupid. If I were you I would put a complaint in writing to the local gym where this happened and to head office, highlighting that the incident constitutes disability discrimination in breach of the equality act. I would hope that will result in a fulsome apology and a gratis gym pass.
To help write your complaint, you might want to look at the equality advisory service website and/or contact them for help - https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/app/home
Diabetes uk have an advocacy pack with information too - https://www.diabetes.org.uk/upload/How we help/Avocacy/Services-advocacy-pack-2013.pdf
I would hope that what has happened here is that some junior gym instructor has got the wrong end of the stick and said something stupid. If I were you I would put a complaint in writing to the local gym where this happened and to head office, highlighting that the incident constitutes disability discrimination in breach of the equality act. I would hope that will result in a fulsome apology and a gratis gym pass.
To help write your complaint, you might want to look at the equality advisory service website and/or contact them for help - https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/app/home
Diabetes uk have an advocacy pack with information too - https://www.diabetes.org.uk/upload/How we help/Avocacy/Services-advocacy-pack-2013.pdf
therower
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Hi @Idla. Not allowing your son to join the gym is totally wrong. But as a gym goer for 30yrs + I have had a few inductions and been privy to people joining gyms.
There may have been a misunderstanding with the gym and your son.
Firstly at 16 he is still young, some gyms restrict the equipment young people can use for personal safety reasons.
Secondly T1 is a medical condition and a majority of gyms will seek a doctor's note saying that the individual is safe to exercise, this is for the gyms own insurance cover.
I just wonder if these things combined could have led to a misunderstanding.
Go back to the gym and ask exactly why he can't join. If he undertakes an induction and presents a doctor's note giving him the go ahead then I can't see how they can refuse membership.
There may have been a misunderstanding with the gym and your son.
Firstly at 16 he is still young, some gyms restrict the equipment young people can use for personal safety reasons.
Secondly T1 is a medical condition and a majority of gyms will seek a doctor's note saying that the individual is safe to exercise, this is for the gyms own insurance cover.
I just wonder if these things combined could have led to a misunderstanding.
Go back to the gym and ask exactly why he can't join. If he undertakes an induction and presents a doctor's note giving him the go ahead then I can't see how they can refuse membership.
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Shar67
Guest
Looking at sports direct t&cs he should be allowed to join and if they are worried about his T1 he is entitled to have a "carer" with him, the carer is entitled to free use of facilities.
So it sounds like someone has jumped the gun, phone and speak to the manager of club, I'm sure it can be sorted out faintly simply.
So it sounds like someone has jumped the gun, phone and speak to the manager of club, I'm sure it can be sorted out faintly simply.
Mikii
Member
Agree with with Shar67 sounds like staff member you spoke to was not aware of the gyms own policy and maybe you need to point this out to them
