If you feel discriminated against at work, or that you might have been turned down for a job or dismissed because of your diabetes; you will probably need to seek legal advice if you wish to challenge employment decisions.
If you have a union in your workplace, you can obtain help from your union representative, or contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
For information and support on all issues about employment and diabetes, here is a list of useful contacts:
Email: advocacy@diabetes.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7424 1847 or 1840
There is also an advocacy self-help pack dealing with employment issues which you can request from the advocacy service or download from our website:
This organisation advises on employment and benefits issues, including access to legal advice. Check your local phone book for details of your nearest branch.
This government website has information about disability rights and employment.
Disability Employment Advisers (DEAs)
DEAs can offer advice and practical help for people with disabilities getting into the workplace. They can also offer advice on benefits.
Contact your nearest job centre to arrange an appointment.
A national organisation exclusively for employers who require advice on recruiting and training staff with disabilities.
60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
The EHRC promotes equality in England, Scotland, and Wales and operates a helpline advising people on the working of the Equality Act 2010.
Telephone: 0845 604 6610 (England); 0845 604 5510 (Scotland); 0845 604 8810 (Wales)
The commission promotes equality and challenges discrimination in Northern Ireland.
Telephone: 028 90 500 600
ACAS provides independent advice on employment disputes for employers and employees.
Telephone: 08457 47 47 47
For information on any aspect of diabetes, please contact: Diabetes UK Careline, Macleod House, 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA. Telephone 0845 120 2960 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, operates a translation service.)
BT calls from landlines cost no more than 4p per minute; calls from other providers and mobiles may vary. Alternatively, call 020 7424 1000 and ask our Diabetes UK Reception to transfer your call to the Careline. Email careline@diabetes.org.uk
Reviewed: October 2010
Next review date: April 2012