Stairlift & Mobility News
The latest UK news on stairlifts, home adaptations, grants, and independent living
A New Straight Stairlift Has Launched in the UK: What It Reveals About Choosing One
A new straight stairlift has arrived in the UK, and while a single product launch is easy to skim past, the features manufacturers now highlight are a useful guide to what actually matters when you are choosing one. On 15 July 2026, accessibility manufacturer Savaria...
Who Vets the Contractor Fitting Your Stairlift? A New National Scheme Aims to Answer That
If your council is arranging a stairlift or another adaptation through a Disabled Facilities Grant, one question rarely gets asked out loud: who actually vets the contractor turning up at your door? A new national accreditation scheme is trying to answer that, and...
Could a New Charity Grant Help Fund Your Stairlift? Inside the MDUK Home Equipment Grant Fund
A new charity grant could help some families cover the cost of a stairlift and other essential home equipment. Muscular Dystrophy UK has launched a Home Equipment Grant Fund for people living with muscle wasting and neuromuscular conditions, and unlike most public...
Occupational Therapists Are Being Asked to Raise Home Adaptations Sooner: What It Means for You
Occupational therapists are being asked to start talking about your home a lot sooner. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has released a new practitioner toolkit, published on 8 July 2026, designed to help occupational therapists in every setting...