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But owners Wheatley Homes housing association claimed the flats were not fit for purpose and could not feasibly be altered to meet modern floor space standards.

The rubbish has since been cleared up by the housing association responsible for the upkeep of Mr Armstrong's estate.

The housing association in charge of the building, Caredig, said it was conscious of the impact on residents, and was working to resolve the fault as quickly as possible.

Disabled and elderly residents can be entitled to funding - whether homeowners, private renters or housing association tenants - for changes ranging from stairlifts and accessible bathrooms, to structural extensions.

Claire's spinal injury means she isn't able to help Emilia into a stairlift and so, in July 2022, the family - who are Housing Association tenants - were assessed as requiring an extension for a downstairs bedroom and shower room.