Glasgow Airport has introduced a dedicated room for passengers with complex needs.

The new £140,000 Changing Places facility will support children and adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties.

It will also benefit those with physical disabilities, such as spinal injuries and multiple sclerosis, who often need extra equipment and space.

The room is located in the airport's main check-in hall to ensure it is accessible to all passengers.

Its features include a height-adjustable sink, hydraulic bed, shower and non-slip floor.

Representatives from the Promoting A More Inclusive Society (PAMIS), which supports people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, were invited to the airport to help open the facility.

They were joined by Cara Devaney and her five-year-old daughter Layla, who was born with a rare brain disorder and has cerebral palsy.

Mark Johnston, Glasgow Airport’s managing director, said: “Many people with complex healthcare needs who require this type of facility are restricted from being able to travel because their personal care needs cannot be accommodated in a standard accessible toilet.

“Thanks to the support of organisations such as PAMIS and Changing Places, we have introduced a first-class facility that will now make it easier for carers and people who have severe disabilities to travel through the airport.

"In 2016 we supported just under 90,000 passengers who required additional help while travelling through the terminal. The following year, the number of special assistance passengers increased to more than 109,000.

“I firmly believe this increase is the direct result not only of the remarkable effort put in by the team each day but also the significant investment we make each year in our facilities to ensure people who require additional support feel confident to travel and enjoy a safe, pleasant and memorable journey.”

Fiona Souter, of PAMIS, added: “This fantastic Changing Places toilet facility at Glasgow Airport will ensure that the personal care needs of its users are met with dignity and respect."

For more details on support available at the Paisley-based terminal, visit www.glasgowairport.com/at-the-airport.