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Hi Martin, In my experience I have known fellow Diabetics who have appeared drunk when in fact they are experiencing a hypoglycaemic attack (low blood sugar). In one case it led to an arrest as police believed that the individual was drunk but was thankfully released without charge once he had had some glucose and recovered! For a Diabetic in this situation they may not just become lethargic and pass out, however, they can in fact become very aggressive and show a high level of strength in resisting any kind of restraint (even with low blood sugar). Although someone with Diabetes is responsible for the control of their condition this is not always possible. Staff could check for a medic alert bracelet or pendant that someone MAY be wearing (this can be worn by people with other medical conditions as well) the symbol may be an SOS or a rod intertwined by two snakes (medic alert have a website www.medicalert.org.uk for a description). A diabetic may (but not always, depending upon the way they administer Insulin and assuming they are a type 1 Diabetic) be carrying a Novopen. As the name suggests it is a pen like device to administer insulin. If you want to see what it actually looks like take a look at the website www.novonordisk.com As for visual signs, as well as well as appearing drunk they may be shaking, sweating severely or having problems focussing although it should NOT be taken that these signs will always be there. Individual Diabetics can react and show symptoms of hypoglycaemic attack in different ways. Diabetes UK has a website www.diabetes.org.uk for further information. With regards to appropriate action to take if it is determined that someone is a Diabetic you really ought to check to see what internal policies you may have, but if someone is Diabetic and is behaving in this way it is highly likely that they will be having a Hypoglycaemic attack (assuming they are not actually drunk!). They could become unconscious and so calling an ambulance should be seriously considered. I know I have only touched on one type of disability here but I hope this helps in some way. Regards Phil Tull -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martin Jermyn Sent: 31 May 2006 19:15 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Guidance for Bars, Nightclubs Hi I was wondering if anyone could possibly point me the right direction... a number of our bar staff have requested additional information/guidance on dealing with individuals who in licensed premises such as bars and clubs may appear to be drunk but in fact actually have a disability. I have hunted everywhere and do not seem to be able to find anything and I am hoping someone may be able to help me out. Thank you very much for your help. Martin Martin Jermyn Equal Opportunities Officer & Union Council Chair-Elect University of Nottingham Students' Union Portland Building University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD t: +44 (0)115 84 68771 f: +44 (0)115 84 68801 e: [log in to unmask] This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System. This email has been scanned for all viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System.