Category: Resources

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How to make Stairs Easier for the Elderly

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As we get older, we start to feel the effects of ageing. Our balance decreases, which has a negative impact on our lives. Before we know it, the stairs can become a real obstacle in our home. Using the stairs could be painful, dangerous and almost impossible. Help getting upstairs or downstairs is of vital […]

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Getting a stairlift is cheaper than moving house

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If you can no longer get up and down your stairs, you might consider moving to a bungalow or a flat. It might even seem like the easiest option. When was the last time you moved house? Do you remember what that involved? Sorting through years’ worth of cherished items…and lots and lots of stuff. […]

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Stannah Stairlifts: Elevating Sustainability since 1867

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On World Environment Day, let’s imagine you were back in the 19th century, when most people could only buy or trade local, seasonal, organic products, usually supplied in re-used wicker bags! Or simply imagine how it was to buy products that were meant to last a lifetime, through an endless process of repair or reconditioning? […]

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Stairlift Options

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How to choose the right stairlift options for your home What sorts of stairlift options do you need? It all depends on you. While Stannah offers a range of stairlift models for straight stairs, stairs that turn and outdoor staircases, most of our stairlifts have the additional benefit of added optional features. During your free […]

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The Sadler: a unique stairlift for people with limited flexibility

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When you need to go up and down the stairs every day, joint pain can become a real issue. And while all the stairlifts in our range can provide you with an immediate sense of relief when travelling up and down the stairs, they won’t feel as comfortable if your actual problem is sitting down […]

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Stairlift weight limits: What is the weight capacity of a stairlift?

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The maximum weight capacity of our stairlifts is 160kg, but it depends on the model. The weight capacity of a stairlift is a common concern for many people, our stairlifts, however, are sure to meet all your physical needs. The weight capacity of each lift is set so that we know you can use our […]

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Used Stairlifts: How to Save Money, Without Compromising Safety

Used Stairlifts: How to Save Money, Without Compromising Safety

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Stairs a Problem? The Search Begins So, you’re looking for a stairlift. Maybe you need it for yourself or you’re researching options for a loved one. Either way, stairs have become a problem and you’re in need of a solution. You like what you’ve seen from stairlift companies online, but you don’t want to pay […]

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Stay in the Home You Love: A Stannah Stairlift Story

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Jerry and Joanne discover the benefits of a Stannah stairlift by visiting our showroom. While based on true events, this story is a fictionalised version of a typical Stannah customer’s journey. Stairs were a Problem… Stairs were becoming a problem. Jerry didn’t like to admit it, but he found himself planning his days around a […]

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