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A woman who is recovering from life-changing cancer surgery has spoken about the urgent need for greater support for those living with swallowing difficulties, after a restaurant experience left her feeling "marginalised and humiliated."

Michelle Cummins, from Netherton, received a head and neck cancer diagnosis in August. The following month, she had major surgery to remove a section of her lower jaw on the right-hand side of her face - an operation which has resulted in severe swallowing problems, medically known as dysphagia.

She is currently undergoing a six-week course of radiotherapy.

Towards the end of October, Michelle and her mum called into Farina, a Liverpool city centre restaurant, following a shopping trip for a Macmillan Cancer Support event. She said she

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