A woman has been left feeling "neglected" and in the dark about her care after she was diagnosed with a rare cystic tumour.

Jennifer Pannett, from Malvern, was diagnosed with a cystic tumour on the brain and four bulging discs on her neck and lower spine at the end of July after having an MRI scan at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

But she said she has not been told what the next steps, if any, will be and was told her neurologist 'was not too concerned' despite her condition leaving her bed-bound.

Miss Pannett, age 55, said: "I had the MRI scan on July 14, and after chasing the hospital, I didn't get the results until 15 days later when I called them.

"They have told me the rare cystic tumour is on the right side of my brain, towards the back of my head, but nothing else."

Miss Pannett, who has been bed-bound since the beginning of July, said doctors from Worcestershire Royal Hospital alongside three GPs from New Court Surgery in Malvern have chased the hospital's neurology department regarding next steps.

Miss Pannett: "One of the doctors has told me that the neurologist isn't too concerned.

"But I can barely stand up to make a cup of tea at the moment.

"I just feel as if I've been neglected from the start really. Like I've been thrown on the scrapheap."

Miss Pannett's MRI scan was arranged after she collapsed three times within the space of week at the beginning of July, and experienced paralysis in her legs.

A spokesperson for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "We are committed to providing the best possible care for all our patients.

"We’re sorry if Miss Pannett is unhappy with any aspect of the care she has received from us.

"We would encourage any patient who feels that their care has not met their expectations to contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)."

Following her falls, the hospital arranged a package of care for Miss Pannett through House of Care Services, from Bromsgrove, who she praised.

Miss Pannett said: "I have three visits from carers each day, and they have been brilliant alongside my occupational health therapist.

"I've been very low and withdrawn over the past weeks as I don't know what's coming, though my family and friends have supported me."