diff --git a/epilepsy12/decorator.py b/epilepsy12/decorator.py
index 2a327d4e..cbadcbb4 100644
--- a/epilepsy12/decorator.py
+++ b/epilepsy12/decorator.py
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ def wrapper(request, *args, **kwargs):
             user = request.user
         
             requested_id = kwargs.get("id")
-            parent = getattr(user.organisation_employer, parent_type)
+            parent = getattr(user.organisation_employer, parent_type) if user.organisation_employer else None
 
             can_view_parent = parent and parent.id == requested_id
             is_lead_clinican = user.role == AUDIT_CENTRE_LEAD_CLINICIAN