Friday, 30 August 2013

‘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.

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