Severely disabled woman set to lose special car

‘A severely disabled woman who cannot walk or talk is set to lose her specially-adapted van.

The most serious form of cerebral palsy has left Serena Lester, 25, of Sandown Road, Thundersley, needing round-the-clock care.

Essex County Council has used her benefits to lease a van for her mother. The vehicle can accommodate Serena’s wheelchair.

But officers responsible for managing Serena’s finances have ordered the family to hand back the keys.’