UK Stairlifts have just launched a new website designed to help people get the information and advice they need to make an informed decision about a stair lift.

The new site offers advice and information on straight stair lifts, curved stair lifts, disabled stair lifts and outdoor stair lifts, all easily accessible and searchable with a simple to use interface…

Outdoor stair lifts share a lot of characteristics with straight indoor stairlifts. Typically, a strong rail is attached to the stairs, rather than the wall, regardless of what it’s made of. Just like with an indoor stairlift, the arms, seat and footrest can be folded away so that others can use the stairs. The outdoor stairlift has a swivel seat that the user operates with levers, so that the chair can be turned upwards and in an easy position for getting off. The outdoor stair lift comes with reverse controls for left-handers.

When buying disabled stairlifts, people are moving towards DIY installations. It’s a fashion that is not always discouraged by disabled stair lift dealers, who tell the client that installation is easy and that it will save them money. However, unless you know what you are doing, installing your own handicap stair lift can be very dangerous. Some organisations have voiced concern about the situation, including the British Healthcare Trades Association. The BHTA has said that disabled people might be risking their lives by installing their own chair lifts. A BHTA representative said, “DIY stairlifts are an accident waiting to happen”…

As well as straight and curved stairlifts, Dolphin Stairlifts has also created a variety of mobility solutions. These include step lifts, through lifts, platform lifts, ramps, and porch and small passenger lifts…

There are broadly two kinds of stairlift on the UK market – straight stairlifts and curved stairlifts. Straight stairlifts are ideal for your relative’s home if the staircase has no bends, twists, curves or awkward landings. They’re also the most cost-effective stairlift option, starting from around £1,500…