Disabled dad with kidney stones told he couldn't use toilet at his daughter's school
A disabled dad has hit out at college bosses for refusing him access to a toilet after dropping off his student daughter for her lessons. Philip Davies, 63, has a spinal injury and was suffering from a painful kidney stone on December 15 when he arrived at Trafford College's Manchester Road, Altrincham campus.
READ MORE:Health chiefs issue 'urgent plea' to the public over A&E amid 'unprecedented levels of attendance' After a discussion between the two, the guard can be heard on the recording calling his manager who speaks to Mr Davies. On the recording, Mr Davies can be heard saying: "I dropped my daughter off here. I'm a disabled person with problems. I've got a kidney stone, I need to use a toilet. This gentleman says you don't have any public toilets."
It goes on: "Disability discrimination legislation covers many areas of everyday life, including education and access to goods and services. Many services provided by a school do not relate directly to your child's education, but are considered a 'service to the public' under the law.
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