Q&A - does diabetes stop staff from driving?
Q. One of our staff, who has a company vehicle and travels many business miles, has been diagnosed with diabetes. Does this mean that they are no longer able to drive? Or if they are still allowed, do we need to ensure that any additional precautions are put in place?
A. Being a diabetic does not mean they cannot drive a car or motorbike. Assuming that their diabetes is well controlled, there’s no reason why they cannot continue to drive a company vehicle. Nonetheless, you should get a letter from their doctor to confirm this. The member of staff should make the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aware of their condition. You need to inform your insurers. (See The next step.)
The next step
For further information on what facts an insurance company or the DVLA might require, visit http://healthandsafety.indicator.co.uk (HS 06.15.09).
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