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Work and testing kits

Jaxx01

Jaxx01

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Location
Bracknell, Berkshire
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
My mum is type 2 and on Gliclazide and is experiencing frequent hypos. She's just informed me that t ŵork they do not allow her to have her testing kit in the area where she works. If she is feeling low she has to walk up a flight of 20 stairs to get to her locker. She's not allowed to keep any glucose tablets or anything on her person.

I want to know if this is illegal!!?? She said they also asked her when she is likely to be cured :/ I'm in shock to be honest. This is a big well known company surely they should have better procedures for employees in this scenario?


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Re: Work and testing kits

Yes, they should know better and yes if it is necessary to test your blood whilst working, then the Employer should be making reasonable allowances/ adjustments to allow their employee to maintain a healthy body and mind whilst they are in their employment.

What field of business does your mum work in.


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Re: Work and testing kits

You say she's not allowed to keep it on her person. I'd say that's fairly standard if she's working in a canteen. There should definitely be testing supplies within easier reach than a flight of stairs though, that's just ridiculous!

You may be able to find the company's policies online somewhere
 
Re: Work and testing kits

That's fair enough but yeah walking upstairs when areas having a hypo is unfair really :(

Thanks for the help will see if I Can find their policies :)


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