Bbc diy sos in urgent plea to help scots family after heartbreaking loss

THE CONNOLLY FAMILY WHO ARE TRAPPED IN AN UNSUITABLE HOME IN NEWTON MEARNS AFTER THEY SUFFERED A TRAGIC LOSS. 12:17, 30 May 2025 BBC's DIY SOS has issued an "urgent" call as

they prepare to lend a hand to a Newton Mearns family devastated by loss. Nick Knowles and his Purple Shirts squad are set to aid the Connolly family, who find themselves "trapped"

in a home that doesn't meet their needs. Before the renovation begins, there's a pressing request to help locate track matting by June 9, reports Glasgow Live. The show appealed

on Facebook: "Glasgow - We desperately need your help!". "We're after track matting URGENTLY for our build. "Our set up starts on the 9th of June. If you can help,

please contact [email protected] ." Article continues below In a previous request, Nick and his crew asked for volunteers to support the family, who are coping with a recent

bereavement. Their daughter Nell was diagnosed at birth with a condition leading to bent limbs and joints, necessitating multiple surgeries throughout her life – leaving her reliant on a

wheelchair. To look after Nell, her mother Gill departed from her job as a florist to become the full-time carer, while her father Raymond maintained his work as a plumber. After staying in

several temporary homes to cater to Nell's needs, the Connollys came back to their ancestral home in July 2024, hoping to transform it into a space that’s wheelchair-friendly. JOIN THE

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rushed to hospital with liver failure in September 2024. After an emergency liver transplant, Gill became gravely ill with sepsis and, heartbreakingly, passed away within three days. The

Connolly family now find themselves "trapped" in a house not suitable for Nell, a wheelchair user. Raymond has had to quit his job to become her full-time carer, causing the

renovation work to come to a standstill. Article continues below Nell is currently living in a makeshift bedroom on the ground floor without bathroom access. The kitchen is barely

operational, and the conservatory, which serves as their living room, is too cold to use during winter.