A young man and his family have been given a new lease of life after their home was transformed by Ardenglen Housing Association.

Ardenglen stepped in to adapt the property in Castlemilk to help alleviate the health needs of 20-year-old Christopher Pate in what was the biggest adaptation it has ever carried out.

Christopher is cared for by his devoted mum Nancy with help from his brother and sister. But it became clear that Christopher’s health requirements meant the home had to be altered.

A significant financial contribution was made by Glasgow City Council towards the cost of the work.

A brick extension was built onto the existing house creating a spacious bathroom with a shower for Christopher. A ceiling-anchored hoist, installed to help him get out of bed, has been added as part of a new bedroom.

The family are thrilled with the alterations which Nancy described as giving Christopher “a real helping hand”.

Nancy explained: “These improvements from Ardenglen make all the difference. The hoist, along with his new bedroom and bathroom, will transform his life. We cannot thank Ardenglen enough.”

To mark the completion of the work, which was done in just a few short months, chief executive Audrey Simpson called round with flowers for Nancy and to see the transformation.

Audrey said: “Ardenglen Housing Association is delighted to have carried out this adaptation which is the biggest we have ever undertaken. It will make a huge difference to Christopher and his family especially his Mum Nancy who is so dedicated to caring for him.

“It is a shining example of the work that housing associations do in the communities we serve to make a difference to people’s lives.”