Blind woman ‘livid’ after Wetherspoons pub asks for guide dog’s ID
Joanne Hewitson, a blind woman, left a Hartlepool Wetherspoons pub after staff demanded identification for her guide dog, Rosie. Hewitson reported feeling 'livid' during the incident, which occurred last month, and stated it made her feel unwelcome. Wetherspoons later apologized, affirming that guide dogs do not require documentation to enter their establishments.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 12:58 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 14:20 UTC
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