Another Bad Situation for Crohn's Sufferer

A little while ago we brought you a news story about a lady who'd been refused use of a toilet in a Job Centre. Now we have yet another case of shopkeepers refusing people in need. A gentleman from Dewsbury was turned away from a Wilkinson's store when he asked to use the toilet. He was told they were for staff only. Luckily a nearby butchers was able to help before disaster struck.

It is mentioned in the article (found here) that there is a card for people but you have to pay. Just to clear that up - the Crohn's and Colitis UK "Can't Wait" card is part of a wider membership package from the charity. Membership fees are very favourable - £15 annually and free to many (OAPs, students and young adults) and there are concessionary rates for those on low income.

For more information on the Can't Wait Card, head over to the main Crohn's and Colitis UK website for all the membership benefits, fees and how to join.

‘Cruel and degrading’ - Verdict on Treatment Received by Crohn’s Sufferer

Jobsworths at a Norwich job centre have been slammed over their 'cruel and degrading' treatment of an ill woman who was refused use of the toilet.

Nicola Martin, 32, who has Crohn’s disease, carries a ‘Can’t Wait’ card because the condition means she might need to “use the toilet facilities urgently”.

Despite this, staff at the Kiln House Jobcentre in Pottergate told the mother-of-two she could not use their toilet because it was ‘against job centre policy’...

Her local MP, Richard Bacon (no, not the TV presenter!), South Norfolk MP described the actions as 'cruel and degrading' and has been in contact with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith to look into the matter.

You can read the full story here.

To find out more about the Crohn's and Colitis UK's 'Can't Wait' card click here.