Chelsey and partner David blow up airbeds daily so that they and four children, aged eight to 16, can sleep in their cramped living room - and despite being eligible for a bigger housing association property, they've been told nothing is available.
A family of six who live in a "tiny" one bedroom flat in Paisley are desperate to be rehomed as their living conditions take a toll on their health.
READ MORE: Glasgow rapist went with victim to police station to confess before attacking another woman "The 16-year-old has been forced to make the choice of leaving the most important year at school because she found it so hard to study. One of them is spending time at her gran’s because she hasn’t got privacy to study, it’s hard for her.
According to Chelsey, the family have been told they qualify for a four or five bedroom property which isn't currently available due to a "much higher demand". However, she says they could make do with a three bedroom property.
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