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<blockquote data-quote="martynlloydkelly" data-source="post: 379604" data-attributes="member: 67343"><p>Hello everybody!</p><p></p><p>Apologies for my recent radio silence/abscene, I've been tremendously busy and this is really the first free moment I've had to drop you all a line and keep you informed as to what is going on: with regards to the petition itself, there's not an awful lot happening. We're nearly at 1000 signatures though so any sharing that you guys might be able to do would be great!</p><p></p><p>With regards to my own situation I've recently seen my consultant at the diabetes clinic I attend and have asked if he would supply a letter of support along with my licence reapplication form. I was overjoyed to hear that he would indeed oblige me with this and we have set to gathering all required information to allow this letter to be written up, I'm currently waiting for it to drop through my postbox. Not sure if this will work but having heard of "Inthesky"s success I'm somewhat hopeful that the situation may be rectified. At the moment my girlfriend has started her driving lessons and we're hoping to have one of us on the road (at least) before the end of summer.</p><p></p><p>OK, replies...</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No problem at all Suz1. Its this situation that really makes me despair, why should you and your husaband have to live your life in fear of him potentially losing his job due to ill-thought out legislation that is driven by misunderstanding and paranoia. Dealing with diabetes is work enough without all the stress of this thrown on top. I'm really happy to hear that his licence has been reinstated though and I hope that you're both doing well.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hi ptrmet, thank you so much for signing and for your well wishes, both are greatly appreciated! Unfortunately, this issue appears to be one that is pertinent to many but recognised by few (with any power to change it). I've spoken to my own MP 2 weeks ago and others who have said that they will endeavour to raise this issue in particular groups they belong to and hopefully initiate a discussion in parliament regarding it. If that happens I would be more than happy to head down and argue my case but we need enough of an outcry for the people in charge of this to sit up and take notice.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>Thank you for the well wishes and support hello2uleeds, very much appreciated.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hi djelliott, many thanks for the support and for bringing this to my attention. The rule you mention seems extremely sensible and a much better way of preventing what the DVLA want to prevent (accidents caused by severe hypos resulting from hypo unawareness) but in a way that doesn't unnecesarily disrupt people's lives. Why the EU and the UK can't think like this is beyond me.</p><p></p><p>OK, lemontree, first of all, many thanks for taking the time to argue your case but what you've said is indicative of the paranoia that must be running rife through the EU and the DVLA. I would argue point by point but I'd be repeating old ground yet again and I don't really have the time to be doing this. Tigger already did a very good job of rebuking your arguments anyway so as far as I'm concerned the issue has been resolved. If you would like to debate with me about this further then I'd be more than happy too but if people aren't going to take the time to read the arguments I've put forward then I don't see the point. Its a waste of both my, and your, time.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you, Giverny! Hopefully people will still keep signing and spreading the word, you've all been fantastic so far and I appreciate all of you for your input and for your support! I'll try to write again soon but I have my Ph.D. viva soon and I need to get the thesis written up ASAP so I'm a little pressed for time at the moment. </p><p></p><p>Best,</p><p></p><p>- Martyn</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="martynlloydkelly, post: 379604, member: 67343"] Hello everybody! Apologies for my recent radio silence/abscene, I've been tremendously busy and this is really the first free moment I've had to drop you all a line and keep you informed as to what is going on: with regards to the petition itself, there's not an awful lot happening. We're nearly at 1000 signatures though so any sharing that you guys might be able to do would be great! With regards to my own situation I've recently seen my consultant at the diabetes clinic I attend and have asked if he would supply a letter of support along with my licence reapplication form. I was overjoyed to hear that he would indeed oblige me with this and we have set to gathering all required information to allow this letter to be written up, I'm currently waiting for it to drop through my postbox. Not sure if this will work but having heard of "Inthesky"s success I'm somewhat hopeful that the situation may be rectified. At the moment my girlfriend has started her driving lessons and we're hoping to have one of us on the road (at least) before the end of summer. OK, replies... No problem at all Suz1. Its this situation that really makes me despair, why should you and your husaband have to live your life in fear of him potentially losing his job due to ill-thought out legislation that is driven by misunderstanding and paranoia. Dealing with diabetes is work enough without all the stress of this thrown on top. I'm really happy to hear that his licence has been reinstated though and I hope that you're both doing well. Hi ptrmet, thank you so much for signing and for your well wishes, both are greatly appreciated! Unfortunately, this issue appears to be one that is pertinent to many but recognised by few (with any power to change it). I've spoken to my own MP 2 weeks ago and others who have said that they will endeavour to raise this issue in particular groups they belong to and hopefully initiate a discussion in parliament regarding it. If that happens I would be more than happy to head down and argue my case but we need enough of an outcry for the people in charge of this to sit up and take notice. Thank you for the well wishes and support hello2uleeds, very much appreciated. Hi djelliott, many thanks for the support and for bringing this to my attention. The rule you mention seems extremely sensible and a much better way of preventing what the DVLA want to prevent (accidents caused by severe hypos resulting from hypo unawareness) but in a way that doesn't unnecesarily disrupt people's lives. Why the EU and the UK can't think like this is beyond me. OK, lemontree, first of all, many thanks for taking the time to argue your case but what you've said is indicative of the paranoia that must be running rife through the EU and the DVLA. I would argue point by point but I'd be repeating old ground yet again and I don't really have the time to be doing this. Tigger already did a very good job of rebuking your arguments anyway so as far as I'm concerned the issue has been resolved. If you would like to debate with me about this further then I'd be more than happy too but if people aren't going to take the time to read the arguments I've put forward then I don't see the point. Its a waste of both my, and your, time. Thank you, Giverny! Hopefully people will still keep signing and spreading the word, you've all been fantastic so far and I appreciate all of you for your input and for your support! I'll try to write again soon but I have my Ph.D. viva soon and I need to get the thesis written up ASAP so I'm a little pressed for time at the moment. Best, - Martyn [/QUOTE]
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