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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alexandra Topping

Sally Phillips ‘so upset’ after son with Down’s syndrome rejected by trampoline park

Sally Phillips with two of her children, Olly and Tom.
Sally Phillips with two of her children, Olly (right) and Tom. Photograph: Ian West/PA

Parents of children with special needs are being put under an “unbearable” strain to enable their kids to be able to do “normal things”, the actor Sally Phillips has said.

Phillips, known for creating and starring in the sketch show Smack The Pony, made the comments after her son, who has Down’s syndrome, was denied access to a trampoline park.

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