The Complete Guide to Stairlift Safety
The purpose of a stairlift is to offer you security in your home. So it’s important to understand all of the safety features and best operating practices for your stairlift to get the best use out of it.
Kings and Ropes and Pulleys, Oh My! – The History of the Stairlift
What is the history of the stairlift? More people are investing in a stairlift every year. We think that’s great! Stairlifts are a fantastic way of gaining back your independence. But did you know that the stairlift has been used by royalty? Join us as we take a look at the interesting, royally linked history…
Booming Beats- 3 Top Tips for Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Keeping your heart healthy should be something that you are constantly striving for; no matter what age you are. Even if you are struggling with mobility issues or various health complaints, there are steps you can take to keep your ticker healthy! At UK Stairlifts, we are specialists in heavy duty, refurbished, straight and curved…
Jargon Buster: Stairlift Terms Explained
If you’ve been looking into buying a stairlift, you may have come across some terms that you may not have understood. When investing money in such a vital living aid, it’s really important to know what you are buying. As a leading provider of new stairlifts, UK Stairlifts are here to help bust some of…
Mobility Aids – When Should You Start Using Them?
Deciding when to start benefiting from mobility aids can sometimes be obvious. Whether it be after an operation and you need help getting around or you are simply finding it too difficult to manoeuvre comfortably around your home, you may have already considered investing in a mobility aid. However, it’s not always as noticeable and…
Purchasing a Stairlift: What You Need To Consider
What to consider when contemplating purchasing a stairlift? If you’re struggling to make it upstairs due to mobility issues, you might be considering that it’s time to move home. This can be distressing for those who have been in their home for a long time, and don’t want to leave. This is why it’s a…
Why Use a Stairlift? Advantages
When it becomes difficult to use the stairs, the first thing that people tend to do is avoid using them altogether. This is why many people with ill health, a disability or just old age are forced to sell their homes. Others may start thinking about grand refurbishing ideas that involve putting a bedroom and…
Moving On Up: Choosing the Stairlift Type That’s Right for You
Choosing a stairlift for your home isn’t as easy as closing your eyes and pointing, at random, to one in particular. There are a few factors you need to take into account when picking one that’s right for you. With that in mind, we thought it crucial to look at the type of stairlifts…
Stairlift 101: Everything You Need To Know
So here’s our stairlift 101! Here at UK Stairlifts – we know our stuff! We’re here to provide you with all you need to know on our extensive range of mobility options. As well as our new and heavy duty products, we also offer reconditioned curved stairlifts. So whatever your budget – we’re sure to…
Yoga and You: Exercise for the Older Generation
When you see the word “yoga”, we are going to bet that you automatically think of young people twisting themselves into a pretzel like state and not at all something that you would see someone over 60 taking part in. However, we believe that keeping active and taking part in gentle exercise is an excellent…