some advice needed

okidoki

hi, i hope everyone's well.. can anyone tell me when you are covered under the Equality Act . does having a blue badge cover you or is it down to your illness. my place of work are asking my doctor this question.

kellerman

Hi,
Sorry..I really don't know. Have you given your employer permission to discuss your medical condition with your doctor.

okidoki

hi, yes. and to look at my files. saw the doc today and he showed me there letter. i drive for a living, he is contacting dvla and wants me to go for a driving test.
its not looking good. might be on the dole for xmas..

barbara12

Hi
Im sorry I cant help with your question, but I just want to add my support and wish you well with everything.
Good luck and please let us know how you get on.

GraceB

Hi,
I have a blue badge but also get DLA as I'm registered disabled. Have you actually been registered as being disabled?
Regarding my work they've been very understanding but I do not drive for a living (work in an office). If the DVLA say you can't drive at all this is going to cause major problems for you I'd guess. Do you drive a lorry or a van? I know that some of these are automatics so if that's the problem could they not allocate an automatic to you to use? I'm sure you'll have some transferable skills so they should make all possible efforts to find you alternative work under the Equality Act. Access to Work might also be useful to speak to.
Sorry I can't be of more practical help but I wish you good luck.
Grace.

okidoki

hi, and thanks for your support. made a phone call to the human rights today. thay say i should be covered by the equality act, arthritis and fibro are covered. but only two persons can say fro definate. a court of law and DWP. its a headache trying to get to the bottom of this.

graceb. i drive hgv's. its work who are the biggest problem.