ee92
New Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Hi all, I'm new to the site and I'm hoping to get some responses regarding the above.
I've recently applied to be an Ambulance Practitioner and got an e-mail saying I've been successful in the paper-sift.
I then contacted the HR team as I wanted to make sure I would be suitable for the post, as I know type 1 diabetes & driving emergency vehicles isn't a black and white subject. In no uncertain terms I was then told by HR that I wouldn't be allowed to continue with the process.
This is surely discrimination? I don't want to pull that old card but this can't be acceptable. I was under the impression cases were assessed on a case by case basis and not a blanket ban.
Is there anyone out there who is/knows of personnel driving within the emergency services or anyone who knows the actual law around this? Feeling disheartened to say the least.
Thanks
I've recently applied to be an Ambulance Practitioner and got an e-mail saying I've been successful in the paper-sift.
I then contacted the HR team as I wanted to make sure I would be suitable for the post, as I know type 1 diabetes & driving emergency vehicles isn't a black and white subject. In no uncertain terms I was then told by HR that I wouldn't be allowed to continue with the process.
This is surely discrimination? I don't want to pull that old card but this can't be acceptable. I was under the impression cases were assessed on a case by case basis and not a blanket ban.
Is there anyone out there who is/knows of personnel driving within the emergency services or anyone who knows the actual law around this? Feeling disheartened to say the least.
Thanks