I WELCOME the victory of Peter Holden, a St Johnstone fan with cerebral palsy, who won an apology and a change in policy, after he was forced to watch a game at Kilmarnock in a special section for disabled fans – despite the fact he did not need to use such a facility.

As chairman of The British Polio Fellowship, making progress on hidden disabilities is a goal close to our hearts.

There was no physical reason for Peter not to be with other fans. This was yet another example of people assuming that ‘disability equals wheelchair’, something those of us with invisible disabilities like Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) are all to familiar with; in this case, it left Peter separated, isolated and labelled – when there was simply no need for it.

There can be misunderstandings on all sides, but it is good to talk, and a conversation is sometimes all that’s needed to get a positive outcome for everyone, as in this case.

What we need is a national conversation on invisible disability and hopefully Peter has started one that is long overdue. Common misconceptions need kicking into touch and if we can have a level playing field, that can only be good for everyone. Anyone who needs our help can visit https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/_zNhC1WooTOq4loUGqX18 or call 0800 043 1935.

DAVID MITCHELL,

National chairman,

The British Polio Fellowship.