Stairlift & Mobility News
The latest UK news on stairlifts, home adaptations, grants, and independent living
The 2027 Landline Switch-Off: Will Your Personal Alarm Still Work?
The way landline telephones work in the UK is about to change for good, and the deadline matters far more to older homeowners than the technical language suggests. In January 2027 the old copper telephone network will be switched off and replaced by a digital system...
World Falls Congress Comes to Manchester: What New Falls Prevention Research Means for Your Home
Some of the world’s leading falls researchers are gathering in Manchester this week for the 3rd World Falls Congress, a global meeting hosted by the British Geriatrics Society from 24 to 26 June. For older homeowners and the families who support them, the...
With Accessible Homes in Short Supply, Should You Move or Adapt?
New analysis from the property sector has put a number on something many older households already feel: accessible homes are getting harder to find. With bungalows now making up around 1% of new builds and the over-65 population growing fast, more families are...
Why Long Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists Are Delaying Stairlifts and Home Adaptations
A council report that surfaced quietly in York this spring has put a spotlight on a problem families across the country know well: the wait for an occupational therapy assessment can stretch on for months, and in some cases years. For older homeowners hoping to...