Stairlift & Mobility News
The latest UK news on stairlifts, home adaptations, grants, and independent living
Falls Prevention at Home: What the Latest Guidance and Research Mean for Older People
Falls at home are the single most common cause of injury-related death among people over 65 in the UK, and the latest national guidance has widened the net on who should be thinking about prevention. Updated advice from the National Institute for Health and Care...
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...