Medical Exception

Eating at Desk (Hypo prevention)

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

Even if "clean desk policy" exists.

For Employees

Get a formal exception to the "no food" rule written down. Keep your emergency sugar kit in a specific, known drawer.

For Employers

Clean desk policies do not trump medical emergencies. Allow them to keep a "hypo kit" at their workstation.

Key Considerations

  • Jelly babies/Glucose tabs.
  • Discreet.

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