DIY SOS | Series 2 | Santry

In June 2020, Laura Costello was left paralysed following a suspected embolism while giving birth to her fourth child. Immediately after the birth, Laura fell unconscious and was taken into the ICU where her brain activity was extremely low. While her family were advised to prepare for the worst outcome, Laura defied the odds and after a few short days, started to show small signs of improvement.

Laura is not expected to walk again but she has been making solid progress at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NHR) in Dún Laoghaire. Laura’s family is seeking help from the DIY SOS team to adapt their family home to facilitate wheelchair access as well as various occupational needs before she can return home permanently.

Showcasing its commitment to Irish communities, the Chadwicks team will be on hand to support presenter Baz Ashmawy and the DIY SOS crew at the Costello family home as they aim to transform it to suit Laura’s specific needs and reunite her with family including her husband, David along with stepson, Dylan and her children, Thomas, Matthew, Sophie and baby Daniel.

Episode 2 Series 2 aired Sunday, April 10th on RTÉ One. It is available on the RTE iPLAYER.