In Preston, the team transforms a family home for 16-year-old Dan, who has complex disabilities after brain tumour surgery, so that he can finally come home from hospital.
In Preston, Nick and the team help 16-year-old Dan, who has spent the last three years in hospital after life-saving surgery to remove a brain tumour left him with complex disabilities. Although he's been ready to leave for 18 months, the family home can't meet his needs.
With mum, Julie, by Dan's side in hospital and dad, Nigel, at home looking after their daughters Charlotte and Emily, the family has been living apart for years. The team takes on an ambitious build to transform their house so that Dan can finally come home and bring the family back together.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Nick Knowles |
| Expert | Billy Byrne |
| Expert | Chris Frediani |
| Expert | Gaby Blackman |
| Expert | Radha Sivyer |
| Expert | Ashley Edwards |
| Executive Producer | Melanie Leach |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Mackenzie-Betty |
| Executive Producer | Sam Grace |
| Series Producer | Claire Edwards |
| Director | Colin May |
| Director | Matthew Skilton |
| Production Company | South Shore Productions |
Gardeners' Question Time Meets DIY SOS
Listen to BBC Radio 4's Gardeners’ Question Time on 25th September for a DIY SOS special.