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'I'd hate to flip out': Wheelchair users angry at 'bumpy' pavements and missing dropped kerbs

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Wheelchair users have said navigating the pavements in London is more than difficult than ever, with missing dropped kerbs, uneven surfaces, and obstructions caused by dockless bikes, rubbish bags and parked cars. Music publicist Isobel Williams, 35, from Stroud Green , said: “I would describe navigating the streets of London like a computer game. It’s like you turn another corner, ‘oh there’s another obstacle!’, then if you can’t beat the obstacle, you’ve got to go all the way back to the beginning of the level and start again. “The state of the pavements is, I would say, very bumpy, lots of loose paving stones. I have to be very focused on dodging bumps and potholes. If I’m on a street I’m not familiar with, it’s tricky, especially if it’s not well-lit late at night. It’s quite scary to be honest. I’d hate to flip out of my wheelchair . That would be not fun for everybody involved. READ MORE: Wheelchair user angry London's 'best' Asian restaurant 'prioritises more...