Residential curved stairlifts are a necessity where your relative’s staircase has two turns or more. Where the staircase features a bend, you’ll also probably need a curved stair-lift. However, if the staircase features a small turn – say two or three steps at a 90-degree angle at the top of the stairs, a curved stairlift might not be needed…

Over the last few decades, stairlifts have become a firm fixture in the UK’s mobility marketplace. They provide the elderly and people with mobility problems the opportunity to remain in their own homes, without substantial modifications.

So, stairlifts offer people the opportunity to keep their independence. But which one is right for your relative? After all, everyone has different circumstances.

Stairlift installation varies depending on whether your relative’s stair lift is straight or curved. If the stair lift is straight, installation is relatively simple. It’s just a matter of attaching the stair lift to the staircase tread. Note that stairlifts are never fixed to the wall, although some curved stairlifts might in some circumstances need bracing on the wall…

Stairlifts or chair lifts have been a godsend for many years for the elderly and disabled with mobility problems. They can mean not having to move house to a bungalow or have their home adapted at great expense, and allow people to stay in their own homes, near their friends and amenities, where they’re at their most comfortable. Several types of stairlift are available on today’s market, including curved, straight, outdoor, perched and reconditioned…