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A schoolboy was banned from going to the toilet during class - despite a hospital letter warning he needs urgent access due to a medical condition.
Bailey Wood, 14, is under the care of Alder Hey Children's Hospital's urology department for a condition that means he needs the loo at short notice.
His parents, Macala and Daniel Wood, say a change in policy at at St George's School in Blackpool at the start of this term left him barred from leaving class - even with his medical letter.
They say the year 10 pupil, who boasts an outstanding behaviour record, was forced to endure an "embarrassing situation".
Charity worker Macala, told the Mirror : "Bailey has issues going to the toilet and can need to go at short notice.
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