Diabetes affects 4.6 million people in the UK and poses health and safety risks that many individuals and companies do not recognise. As an organisation we have set up the Tackling Diabetes Safety Charter to ensure the safety of staff, the correct personal testing under DVLA regulations are adhered to and also to help companies comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act.

The Diabetes Safety Organisation is delighted to announce that the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has signed up to support the Tackling Diabetes Safety Charter.

Life has been dramatically changed by COVID-19. We are acutely aware of death rates from this horrific pandemic and we have time to reflect and recognise how delicate our lives are. We are told on a daily basis about the infection rates, death rates and recovery rates.

As the current Coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the world, countries are doing all they can to ensure people’s health and safety. People living with diabetes are at increased risk if they get the virus and are asked to take extra care.

As the global pandemic continues to affect the UK we wanted to help direct people to useful and accurate information on what to do when living with diabetes or supporting staff with the condition.

A staggering third of people in the UK are either living with diabetes, have pre-diabetes, or are at increased risk of diabetes. This would be a mirror image in workforces across the country, which over time will be a financial burden.

We are excited to announce that The Diabetes Safety Organisation is supporting the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity and providing our users with access to their incredible support line.

NMBS have just partnered with the Diabetes Safety Organisation (DSO) to offer their members and suppliers discounted access to the DSO online courses on diabetes understanding and safety.