Ayrshire Mum says disabled housing crisis is a living nightmare
Cher Roger from Crosshouse, who's 6-year old son has cerebral palsy, says their home has become a prison for the youngster
An Ayrshire Mum is begging the Scottish Government to build suitable homes for her and families like hers across Scotland. 45-year old Cher Roger lives in a Council house in Crosshouse that cannot be medically adapted for her 6-year old son, who has cerebral palsy and she says his home has become a prison.
6-year old Caden was born prematurely at 28-weeks and as well as having the condition he also has chronic lung disease, but Cher worries the little boy who thrives at school is being failed at home.
The Mum has contacted Easy Ayrshire Council who say they do not have anything suitable for her and would help if they could.
The 45-year old, who is under 5 foot and weighs less than 6 stone, says she is at breaking point.
Little Caden now has to sleep in the living room as it has become too difficult to get him upstairs.
His Mum told our reporter Vicky Murray she’s in a waking nightmare…
The 45-year old is urging the Scottish Government to act and help families across the country…
Cher has started a petition in the hope that someone can help end the ‘vicious circle’ she feels she is in.
Blair Millar, Housing Services Manager, East Ayrshire Council said: “While we understand this is a very difficult situation for Mrs Anderson, we are continually seeking to find a solution for Mrs Anderson and her son, however we have as yet had no vacancies within any of the developments which are wheelchair adapted or able to be adapted to the standards that are required.''
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “Everybody should have the right to live independently and have a home that meets their needs and councils should be planning for people who need accessible housing. 35,000 of our affordable housing target of 50,000 homes over the course of this parliament will be for social rent and wherever possible will be sufficiently flexible to meet people’s varying needs.
“We’re also working with health and social care partnerships, disability organisations, and the housing sector to ensure those in need of adaptations to their home can access those services."