‘I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair’

• Disabled individuals continue to face discriminatory treatment in public venues, with wheelchair users being denied access based on unsubstantiated "safety" claims that may breach Equality Act 2010 protections
• Healthcare professionals should be aware of the psychological and social impact of disability discrimination on young patients' mental health and wellbeing, particularly during formative years

Maddie Haining, 18, says she was told she was a safety risk and escorted out of a Manchester nightspot.

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