A stair lifts is a motorized seat that runs up and down a staircase on a track / rail.
Stair lifts come in three main variants:
The most common seated models, Perching / standing models and models with a wheelchair platform.
Stair lifts are available for both curved and straight staircases, straight stair lifts are cheaper than curved ones.
Stair lifts are also known as 'stair elevators', 'inclinators' 'stair chairs', 'staircase lifts' and 'stairway lifts'.
Living made easy's stairs section provides free impartial information on the range of equipment available to help with going up and down your stairs.
It includes information and advice about a range of products from stair rails to stair lifts and explains product features and factors to consider before purchasing this equipment. Through-floor lifts, short rise lifts, stairclimbers and stair safety products are also considered.
The site also includes details of products and details of where you can obtain them.
The site does not include information on equipment designed for external stairs or public buildings.
These pages provide advice and suggestions relating to your stairs, stair rails, stairlifts and through floor lifts.
Stair safety
Stair safety, possible causes of falls
Reducing the risk of falling on the stairs
Tips to avoid rushing to answer the phone
Stairs and stair rails
The different types of rails available
Installing stair rails
A glossary of stair related terms
Stairlifts
Choosing a stairlift
Stairlift features
Straight or curved rail stairlift?
Stairlift questions and answers
Stairlift blocks a door or passageway
Where to go to try a stairlift
Alternative options to stairlifts
Buying a stairlift privately
Through floor lifts
Through-floor lift features
Is a through-floor lift practical in my home?
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