HIGHWAYS workers have made a big difference to the lives of people who live in, and use, a centre in Basingstoke.

A team from Amey, which provides highways maintenance services across Hamp-shire, have completed a project for Scope, at Roman House, Basingstoke, to make the building more suitable and accessible for wheelchairs and walking aid users.

Roman House is a residential care home with a main house and small bungalows for disabled adults with a range of impairments and learning difficulties.

The 11-strong team, from Amey, spent two days digging out paving slabs before laying a new surface and repointing other slabbed areas to create a safer access space for wheelchair users and those with walking aids.

They also dug out part of a verge and laid a new path for the residents of Roman House, replanted flowers and shrubs in flowerbeds, and repainted fencing to give the building a much-needed uplift.

Luke Murphy, supervisor in Hampshire for Amey, who was part of the team and organised the activities with Scope, said: “The team have done a brilliant job and have genuinely changed the lives of the people living in the building.

“Hopefully, this has also helped staff working there by making it a little easier to complete their roles.”

David Ogden, account director in Hampshire for Amey, said: “Our community programme allows each of our employees to volunteer for a day with a charity of their choice.

“This was a great opportunity to be able to support the team working at Scope, and hopefully the work the team completed will help for years to come.”

Jennie Barr, administrator at Scope in Basingstoke, said: “As a charity, we are always extremely grateful for any volunteers who offer their services, and when Amey’s staff dropped by to offer their help for Scope at Roman House, we were delighted.

“Financial help is always appreciated but practical help is a bonus.”