A Pembrokeshire nurse is being refused treatment for her cancer - because NHS chiefs in Wales won't pay for her treatment in England.

Beth Prout, 57, has a rare form of cancer which can only be treated in two hospitals in the country.

A hospital in Manchester has agreed to provide her with the therapy she needs to save her life.

But Beth lives in Wales - and the Welsh NHS won't cover the £70,000 cost of the treatment over the border.

Beth, who lives in Pembroke, said: "If I lived in England I'd be in hospital now.

"I've worked all my life and paid taxes to central government.

"Because I live in Wales I've been treated as a second-class citizen.

"You hear about a postcode lottery, with people not getting treatment because of where they live. I'm fighting this for them too."

Single mum Beth is battling a rare form of cancer in her stomach lining and needs specialist treatment.

The Christie Hospital in Manchester have agreed to assess and treat her.

She is now fighting a health committee of the Welsh NHS to try and get funding.

Beth has gone to her local MP Simon Hart, who is helping her challenge the Welsh NHS ruling.

He said: "I'm shocked and saddened by what is happening to Beth and others refused treatment by NHS Wales which would be available if they lived in England."

The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee say they will pay the £1,000 cost of an assessment.

But they are "awaiting further clinical information" before reviewing Beth's case.