This page brings together the independent UK information sources we reference across Stairlift Guru. Every link goes to an official government, NHS, or charity website. Stairlift Guru is not affiliated with any of the organisations listed below.
Grants and Funding
If you need help paying for a stairlift, several UK grant schemes and charities can assist. Eligibility and amounts vary by nation and local authority.
- Disabled Facilities Grants (gov.uk, England)
- Adaptations and equipment, Scheme of Assistance (mygov.scot)
- Disabled Facilities Grant (nidirect, Northern Ireland)
- Housing grants (gov.wales)
- Find a government grant (gov.uk)
- Find funding (Turn2us grant search)
- Paying for care and equipment (Age UK)
NHS and Health Services
The NHS provides guidance on home adaptations, falls prevention, and accessing occupational therapy assessments for mobility equipment.
- Care equipment, aids and adaptations (NHS)
- Falls (NHS)
- Occupational therapy (NHS)
- Social care and support guide (NHS)
Charities and Support Organisations
These charities offer free, impartial advice on home adaptations, mobility equipment, and support for older or disabled people in the UK.
Standards and Safety
UK stairlifts must meet safety standards covering design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. These organisations oversee product safety and publish the relevant standards.
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Office for Product Safety and Standards (gov.uk)
- Approved Document M, access to and use of buildings (gov.uk)
Stairlift Guru Buying Guides
Our in-depth guides cover everything from choosing the right stairlift to understanding costs, companies, and ownership.
Pricing and Costs
- Stairlift Prices UK 2026: Complete Cost Guide
- Curved Stairlift Costs
- Straight Stairlift Costs
- Reconditioned Stairlift Costs
- Narrow Staircase Stairlift Costs
- Stairlift Servicing Costs
- Stairlift Running Costs
- Free Stairlift Cost Calculator
Types of Stairlift
- Types of Stairlift Explained
- Straight Stairlifts
- Curved Stairlifts
- Outdoor Stairlifts
- Reconditioned Stairlifts
- Narrow Staircase Stairlifts
- Heavy Duty Stairlifts
Stairlift Companies
- UK Stairlift Companies Directory
- Stannah Stairlifts Review
- Acorn Stairlifts Review
- Handicare Stairlifts Review
- Brooks Stairlifts Review
- Companion Stairlifts Review
Buying Advice and Ownership
- Buy, Rent or Reconditioned: Which Is Right?
- Stairlift Rental Guide
- Stairlift Servicing Guide
- Stairlift Maintenance
- Stairlift Repairs
- Selling a Stairlift
- Stairlift Removal
- Stairlift vs Home Lift Explained
- Stairlift vs Moving House
Choosing a stairlift: our six guides
Independent UK guides on every stage of the decision and the install.
- Is it time for a stairlift? , The decision before you start. Signs, conversations, and what to try first.
- Types of stairlift , Straight, curved, narrow, outdoor, heavy-duty, standing. Which one fits your home.
- Stairlift prices , What stairlifts actually cost in the UK. By type, with what changes the price.
- Stairlift grants and funding , Disabled Facilities Grant, NHS, charity, finance. Who pays for what.
- Buy, rent, or reconditioned , The three routes compared, with a decision flowchart.
- Living with a stairlift , Install, servicing, repair, batteries, sell, remove. The full lifecycle.