Damage to the nerves in his throat mean he is vulnerable to spasms when eating and drinking, so needs help to prevent him from choking. My family has tried everything to get the care Omar desperately needs to live as independently as possible. 'My family has tried everything to get the care Omar desperately needs to live as independently as possible. The local council refused to pay the fees – leaving Nina to foot the £4,800 monthly bill. AdvertisementBut one day the doctor entered his room and told us the local council had cut funding for his care.

Source: Daily Mail September 11, 2021 21:08 UTC