Guide dog owners face widespread discrimination across UK businesses

A letter from Guide Dogs reports that almost 90% of guide dog owners have been refused access to businesses despite it being illegal.

• 90% of guide dog owners have been refused entry to a business or service because of their guide dog, according to Guide Dogs.
• Staff at a Wetherspoon's pub demanded identification for a guide dog, leading the owner to leave, as reported in a letter.
• Guide Dogs said the government must strengthen the Equality Act to prohibit businesses from refusing assistance dogs.
• Guide Dogs called for mandatory disability equality training for staff on their legal obligations.