Disabled woman claims NHS sent her to be weighed at a pet shop
Shropshire-based Sarah Rennie, who documents her life as a 'proud' disabled person, was told to visit Pets at Home to be weighed by The Robert Jones …
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NHS Directs Disabled Woman to Pet Shop for Weighing: Accessibility Concerns Raised
Shropshire woman's NHS weighing ordeal highlights accessibility gap. Sarah Rennie, a disabled transport consultant, recently shared her experience of being directed by the NHS to a pet shop for weighing services because of a lack of accessible facilities in her area. "I can't believe this just happened," she said in a recent TikTok video. After moving to Shropshire six months ago, she found that her local wheelchair service no longer provides weighing facilities. A contact at her surgery suggested she try local radio to find a factory owner who might be able to help. The NHS response, which advises patients to use "Pets at Home", has sparked outrage online. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by disabled people in accessing basic healthcare services.
