1. Discrimination survey 2006 IDF Europe General Assembly Together we are stronger Warsaw, Poland, 3-5 November 2006 Douglas Smallwood Chief Executive, Diabetes UK

3. There has been some progress: –In matching funding to needs –On some health issues, particularly tobacco control –In some spearhead PCTs However, significant challenges remain: –Childhood obesity up from 10% in 1995 to 14% in 2004 –Trends in sexual health (infections up 3% in last year) –Limited progress in inequalities in life expectancy and infant mortality –Need for working in partnership Inequalities in people’s health Source: Healthcare Commission, State of Healthcare 2006

5. Diabetes and the Police Officer A Survey Report Led by Diabetes UK In collaboration with the Disability Rights Commission, the National Police Diabetic Association and the National Disabled Police Association

7. Nearly half of all respondents felt they had been treated positively by their force. There were many examples of good practice, with officers assessed individually. In some cases officers on insulin have been properly assessed and continue to fulfil their full potential in roles that include driving, firearms and public order. Sadly these cases of good practice provide a stark contrast to the experience of other officers. This is particularly true of people who use insulin injections, many of whom have found themselves banned from undertaking some duties, without any assessment of their individual case. In some cases, the discrimination has been bad enough to cause officers to leave the profession. What officers say

9. Much of the discrimination appears to be based on a lack of knowledge and understanding of the condition. There have been cases where the officer is not listened to, where no expert advice has been sought, where expert advice has been ignored, and where advice has been sought from those with little or no real knowledge of diabetes. The survey has also highlighted a lack of consistency in how individuals are treated. Even within forces the experience of officers can vary greatly. What officers say (cont’d)

11. Diabetes and the Police Officer - A Survey Report & Diabetes and the Police Officer - Report and Guidance http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Professionals/Information_r esources/Reports/Diabetes_and_the_Police_Officer_- _Report_and_Guidance/ Website link to: