Plea For Tolerance Over Face Covering Exemptions

Lisa’s Assistance Dog ‘Shadow’

A Market Harborough woman is urging people to be tolerant towards those exempt from wearing face coverings in shops.

Those with certain physical or mental illnesses and disabilities do not have to cover up and can display an official card if they wish, so other people are aware.

Lisa Parratt has a mental health assistance dog trained to spot things like anxiety attacks, by observing her facial expressions and posture.

Although exempt, she has taken to wearing a Face Shield instead, but wants people to be aware of those with ‘hidden disabilities,’ as some have suffered abuse for not wearing a face covering.

Lisa spoke to Hfm: