‘I had to get a lift to my hospital appointment, 15 miles, as public transport is lengthy and involves several changes of buses. Parking at, or even near the hospital is an absolute nightmare. After driving round for 45 minutes to find a parking space my husband had to drop me off and park a mile away from the hospital. I nearly missed my appointment due to this. The disabled parking is woefully inadequate, and it was heartbreaking to see disabled people unable to find spaces.’

‘My husband had a stroke.  I have just heard that his speech therapy sessions are going to be stopped because it’s been a year, and he has a speech device, but he’s still not speaking.  We can’t afford to pay privately. Is there any help available to us?’