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How do stairlifts work?

Residential stairlifts operate on an aluminium track that is fitted onto the treads of the stairs – not the wall, although sometimes to the wall as well in the case of wheelchair-platform stairlifts. A motor fixed to the stairlift pulls the stairlift up and down the tracks. The rails for residential stairlifts in the UK are usually made from extruded aluminium. The rails can weigh 65lbs or more and are attached to the steps with metal cleats…

Overcoming stairlift doorway problems

Most stairlift installations run perfectly smoothly and pose no problems at all. However, others can be trickier. If, for example, your relative’s stairway features a door at the top or bottom, it could become blocked by the rail of a conventional stairlift. Fortunately, the top UK stairlift manufacturers have designed stairlift models to get around this issue…

Stairlifts and tricky stairways

At UK Stairlifts, we’ve fitted many stair lifts over the years. Stairlifts broadly fall into two categories – straight or curved. Straight stair-lifts are relatively straightforward to fit and the whole job can be done and dusted in around an hour.

Save money with a stairlift

People who have trouble getting up and down the stairs often consider alternatives to stairslifts. These people often think about making dramatic and sometimes expensive alterations to the way they live, like moving to a bungalow or stopping using the upstairs of their properties. Sometimes, it can help to remind them that a stairlift, or stairway lift, is a better and more-economical solution…

All about disabled walkers

At UK Stairlifts, we sell a wide range of electric and manual wheelchairs, disabled scooters and other mobility aids. But we also offer a variety of disabled walkers. Here’s a look at what’s available on the disabled walkers market. Disabled walkers are ideal if your relative’s mobility is impaired but not badly enough that they have to use a wheelchair. A disabled walker is a specialised piece of medical equipment that the elderly can use when looking for support and stability…

The benefits of electric wheelchairs

Few inventions have done as much as electric wheelchairs to increase the mobility of disabled and elderly people. Disabled electric wheelchairs provide independence for people who otherwise would struggle. Of course, electric wheelchairs don’t just help with permanent mobility problems. They can help your relative if they have a temporary problem and are unable to walk without pain. With an electric wheelchair, a reasonably normal life is still possible…

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Don’t buy a stairlift for a relative without talking to us first

How do stairlifts work?

Overcoming stairlift doorway problems

Stairlifts and tricky stairways

Save money with a stairlift

All about disabled walkers

The benefits of electric wheelchairs

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