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Broken Hoist, Broken Access | Leicester News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 129
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Summary
A mom in Leicester is fighting for her severely disabled son’s right to swim after the only ceiling track hoist in Leicestershire—critical for his mobility—has broken down repeatedly, leaving him stranded out of the pool since May. With no replacement parts available and months-long repair delays, she’s desperate, highlighting how inaccessible public facilities are becoming for those with complex disabilities. While the council admits the issue and says they’re waiting on discontinued parts, they’ve offered no real solution for a family whose son’s health and joy depend on this one piece of equipment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/mums-frustration-severely-disabled-son-11151193 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa869a8cd47f7d4e Report issues to [email protected].