A MSP visited a controversial homeless unit in East Kilbride which is set to relocate.
Tory Graham Simpson stopped by housing charity YPeoplein the Village to hear about their work across South Lanarkshire.
He met staff and residents at Lindsay House, their supported accommodation unit, which South Lanarkshire Council currently have plans to close and move elsewhere.
Lindsay House also includes a council-run one-stop-shop emergency accommodation unit.
YPeople, which helps those with additional support needs, came under fire from local residents and businesses in recent years - with an upturn in anti-social behaviour in the area.
The charity supports approximately 650 people across South Lanarkshire a year through their three services: residential accommodation, a reach out service and private sector rent deposit fund.
Mr Simpson had the opportunity to meet Alan, Martin and Jack, three residents as Lindsay House who are at different stages of their journey with YPeople.
They discussed the positive work being done by YPeopleand the attentive approach taken by staff.
The Central Scotland MSP told Lanarkshire Live : "We all know the issues that local people have had with Lindsay House but at the end of the day YPeopleare doing good and important work with some quite vulnerable people.
"I was able to chat with three residents and they were all immensely grateful for the help they are getting and have had.
"I was most impressed with the passion shown by the staff. Wherever they are based, I am sure that will continue.
"It's a mark of a caring society that we help those most in need and that's what charities like YPeopleare about."
Janet Hague, chief executive of YPeople, said: "For many of us, the idea of being homeless can seem unimaginable. But sadly, that is the reality for hundreds of individuals and families within our communities.
“We are proud that for over 20 years, we have built strong connections within South Lanarkshire and we deliver a vital service for people who are going through some of the toughest times in life.
“As a charity we will continue to provide essential support for as long as it’s required. We welcome anyone from the local community who would like to find out more about our work to get in touch.”
South Lanarkshire Council announced in June that they plan to close Lindsay House and move services based there to a "more suitable" premises a part of a shake-up of homelessness provision in the area.
They say the building is no longer fit for purpose and doesn't "meet the needs and standards required" of them.
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