Stairlift & Mobility News
The latest UK news on stairlifts, home adaptations, grants, and independent living
Mobility Scooter and Powerchair Laws Are Being Modernised: What the 2026 Review Means for Independence at Home
The rules that govern mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs in the UK are almost 40 years old, and they are finally being brought up to date. The Department for Transport has run a major review of mobility scooter laws, the consultation has now closed, and...
The NHS Is Moving Care Closer to Home: What It Means for Home Adaptations
The NHS in England is in the middle of a quiet but significant change in where care happens. Under the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, the long-standing default of treating people in hospital is being replaced by a push to deliver care closer to home, in local...
Handyperson Service Cuts: What They Mean for Staying Safe at Home
A quietly important support service for older and disabled people is coming under growing financial pressure across the UK. Handyperson schemes, the local services that fit grab rails, repair trip hazards and make small but vital safety improvements at home, are...
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...