Stairlift & Mobility News
The latest UK news on stairlifts, home adaptations, grants, and independent living
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...
Carers Week 2026: Why Home Adaptations Matter for the UK’s Unpaid Carers
Carers Week 2026 is running from Monday 8 June to Sunday 14 June, with charities and councils across the country highlighting the role of the UK’s estimated 5.8 million unpaid carers. For many of those carers, the hardest moments of the day happen at home,...
Could Smart Speakers and Video Doorbells Help You Stay Independent at Home?
The UK government has just backed a major research push to find out whether everyday digital technology, from smart speakers to video doorbells, can genuinely help older and disabled people live more independently. The National Institute for Health and Care Research...
Disabled Facilities Grant Gets New Funding Formula for 2026-27: What It Means for Stairlift Grants
The government has confirmed a £723 million budget for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) in 2026-27, alongside a completely new allocation formula that will change how much funding each local council in England receives. For homeowners and tenants hoping to fund a...