The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has completed work to create a specially adapted home at the Ballykeel 1 estate in Ballymena.

NIHE worked alongside health and social care professionals, occupational therapists and M&M contractors to modify two adjoining properties for the McKay family, who had been searching for a property to meet the complex needs for some of their children.

Extensive work was carried out to make the property suitable for the family's requirements. Features included installing new windows, fitting new bathrooms and a kitchen, putting in a modern heating system as well as creating a wet room with a specially adapted shower.

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NIHE's Mid and East Antrim Area Manager, Mairead Myles Davey, said: "It is crucial that parents who have children with complex needs get the right support and this begins with having a safe and comfortable home.

"Staff have worked tirelessly to help the McKay family get the right property and they will continue to support them throughout their tenancy.

"I am delighted that the Housing Executive has been able to provide them with a home that meets their needs by refurbishing two properties in the Ballykeel 1 estate."

(LM/MH)