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In this episode Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Emma Jackson from the Poverty Truth and resident Sasha as they review the December Disability Forum Meeting

On the agenda was patient transport, disabled parking in the town and much more

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Gillian Oliver brings you the latest from October's Disability Forum at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dean Street. She reflects on disabled residents' continued quest for access and influence and compares it with cricketer Freddie Flintoff who went 'straight to the top' in his desire to improve South Shore Cricket Club's facilities in a recent TV show. Also, resident Howard reports on his super speedy review of disabled parking... and you're invited to bring your story of Blackpool's patient transport services to the next meeting on December the 3rd.

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In this episode Host Gillian Oliver is joined by Brian from Brunswick PACT and they talk through about the issues raised at the latest Disability Forum in August.

The Forum was joined by head of traffic at Blackpool Council Ian Large who answered questions around disabled parking and other issues in the town

Also in the meeting was Sean Raynor who had a serious brain injury and is trying to raise money for his new electric wheelchair. Here is his Go Fund Me page if you would like to donate

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sean-get-a-new-electric-chair