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Many people choose to have mobility aid rental in their homes, to improve accessibility and increase their independence. Because they’re such an imperative tool for accessibility, we’re starting to see them more and more in both tv and film. Stairlifts are universally known for helping improve mobility, so what films have stairlifts appeared in? Up…

If you’re suffering from a lack of mobility and are finding the stairs at home difficult, a stairlift could be the ideal solution for your needs. However, when it comes to hiring or buying your stairlift, it can be difficult to know which is best for you. Here, we provide a guide to stairlift hire…

Thinking of buying a brand-new stairlift? Think again. Whilst it may seem like the only option, stairlifts, both in straight and curved specifications, can actually be purchased second-hand without compromising on quality or safety. In this helpful guide, we provide a breakdown of the key reasons why choosing a reconditioned stairlift might be the ideal…

There is a range of costs associated with stairlift installation. Curved stairlifts will typically be more complex and therefore be more costly to install with the cost increasing for each turn required in the installation. Straight stairlifts are much simpler to install and are therefore typically less expensive. Another factor that can impact the cost…

For many, the ability to navigate their home and walk freely up and down the stairs is something that is taken for granted. Although it is a somewhat essential part of everyday life, we don’t tend to think how fortunate it is to move unassisted. However, for people with physical disabilities and the elderly, these…

Stairlifts are an ideal solution if you’re struggling to walk, or if a loved one’s general mobility around the house is starting to decline. Though you may expect stairlift purchase and installation to be a costly and complicated affair, there are actually plenty of options to suit your financial situation, with bespoke stairlift designs efficiently…

Whatever the circumstances for a decline in mobility, feeling restricted within everyday life and even within your own home can be extremely demoralising, therefore you will no-doubt want to help in any way possible if this is the case with your significant other. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways in which you can help, be…

For many, undergoing surgery of any sort is a stressful and somewhat anxiety-inducing experience. It involves countless check-ups and, if the operation is significant, it can often leave people with very limited mobility during their recovery period. Those recovering from knee, hip, leg or foot surgery will sometimes feel they have lost a sense of…

Regular servicing is important to ensure that your stairlift is functioning effectively. Typically, stairlifts should be serviced once a year to ensure they are working properly. Regular planned maintenance helps ensure that any issues with a stairlift are identified and resolved with servicing carried out cost-effectively. When properly serviced, stairlifts can last for around 10…

There are a number of factors that can impact the cost of stairlift installation. One of the main factors is whether the installation is for a straight or curved staircase. There can also be a variation in price depending on the make and model. With varied specifications, the range of options for controls and settings…