Medical community grieve death of Clare Rayner

Many within the medical community have been greatly saddened by the death of broadcaster and former nurse Claire Rayner.

Claire was also vice president of the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH) for a time.

Gill Winfield from ASBAH said: “From all the coverage in the media, it is clear to see how much of an impact Claire had on many people in our society.

“We were sad to hear of the death of Claire – a long-standing patron who was always ready to be a spokesperson for ASBAH and speak out on health issues affecting disabled people and their families.