A Sunderland couple who have significant health issues and felt depressed and "increasingly isolated" in their previous home have moved into a new "life changing" property.
Alison and David Step, both have a number of medical conditions that impact their mobility and general health and were slowly becoming depressed in their previous third-floor apartment that required them to walk up 51 stairs to access it. But the couple have now moved into a new-build home in Southwick which has given them a new lease of life, as well as providing them with a large outdoor space for their grandchildren to enjoy.
Alison, 57, who is registered blind, lives with osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, pruritus and has significant issues with her knees and hips, now says the move to the bungalow has greatly improved her quality of life. Her husband, David, 58, also has health problems, including sleep apnoea, type 2 diabetes, spinal stenosis and dermatological problems.
