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<blockquote data-quote="martynlloydkelly" data-source="post: 372842" data-attributes="member: 67343"><p>Hey everyone,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the responses guys, I'll be calling DVLA tomorrow to pursue the issue further.</p><p></p><p>I've started a petition regarding this on change.org as I feel that the form itself and the decisions made regarding it are grossly unfair for anybody who has diabetes and knows how common asymptomatic nocturnal hypoglycaemia is.</p><p></p><p>My issue isn't with the fact that I had a severe hypo, its that I wouldn't have had it if I was conscious and now I'm being penalised for something I had literally no control over. The knock on effect of this is people not declaring such episodes for fear of losing their licence. HGV drivers depend on their licence to make a living, do you think they're going to tell the DVLA about these episodes if it means losing their livelihood? The directive is far too myopic for such a subjective condition and I believe that each case should be considered on an individual basis. The petition explains my position further if you would care to read it and if you do thank you. Many more thanks if you decide to sign.</p><p></p><p>The petition can be found here: <a href="https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/dvla-and-uk-government-stop-the-blanket-suspension-of-drivers-licences-for-type-1-diabetics" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/dvla-and-uk-government-stop-the-blanket-suspension-of-drivers-licences-for-type-1-diabetics</a></p><p></p><p>I will keep you informed regarding my progress with this and I fully intend to have this directive looked at and altered if applicable.</p><p></p><p>Best,</p><p></p><p>- Martyn</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martynlloydkelly, post: 372842, member: 67343"] Hey everyone, Thanks for the responses guys, I'll be calling DVLA tomorrow to pursue the issue further. I've started a petition regarding this on change.org as I feel that the form itself and the decisions made regarding it are grossly unfair for anybody who has diabetes and knows how common asymptomatic nocturnal hypoglycaemia is. My issue isn't with the fact that I had a severe hypo, its that I wouldn't have had it if I was conscious and now I'm being penalised for something I had literally no control over. The knock on effect of this is people not declaring such episodes for fear of losing their licence. HGV drivers depend on their licence to make a living, do you think they're going to tell the DVLA about these episodes if it means losing their livelihood? The directive is far too myopic for such a subjective condition and I believe that each case should be considered on an individual basis. The petition explains my position further if you would care to read it and if you do thank you. Many more thanks if you decide to sign. The petition can be found here: [url]https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/dvla-and-uk-government-stop-the-blanket-suspension-of-drivers-licences-for-type-1-diabetics[/url] I will keep you informed regarding my progress with this and I fully intend to have this directive looked at and altered if applicable. Best, - Martyn [/QUOTE]
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