• “As soon as I saw how the Chilli Bean all worked I instantly thought of another client whom I felt would benefit,” explained Rosana.
  • “The Stairclimber has been such an asset to us as a family. This piece of equipment has allowed my mum to have a better quality of life.”
  • “We love the Gravity Chair! Stanley is so comfortable in it that he hasn’t sat in any other chair since. He feels safe and supported.”
  • “Since we’ve been using the Aqua Liberty, this resident actually gets the benefit of her aqua therapy. She is relaxed, and content.”
Title:
living with reduced mobility in a flat
Excerpt:
Thousands of disabled people could be unnecessarily trapped in their homes simply because they can’t get up and down stairs. A survey from Habinteg Housing Association/YouGov found more than 50% of people questioned felt inability to deal with stairs would necessitate their moving home if they became disabled.  20% of the population- 4.7m people- live […]
Tags:
access, disabled, flats, mobility-aid, stairs
Date:
05/01/2022
Author:
Angela May

living with reduced mobility in a flat

Thousands of disabled people could be unnecessarily trapped in their homes simply because they can’t get up and down stairs.


A survey from Habinteg Housing Association/YouGov found more than 50% of people questioned felt inability to deal with stairs would necessitate their moving home if they became disabled. 


20% of the population- 4.7m people- live in flats, most commonly three storeys or less (English Housing Survey). Yet there is no Regulatory requirement for lower apartment blocks to provide a lift, it only being a “desirable” inclusion (Building Regulations Approved Document M 2021).

stuck within the home

“How do those people get out of their home if their mobility is reduced?

“They are accessing communal stairs, so a stairlift or through-floor lift- the conventional solutions- are not appropriate. If nothing else, it’s a major safety issue in the event of a fire.

"Above and beyond that, there is the huge question of people’s health and wellbeing- getting fresh air, seeing other people, going shopping- the everyday occupations that able people take for granted.” Peter Wingrave, AAT Director

how to get "out and about"

Our stairclimber https://www.aatgb.com/mobility-stairclimbers/ solves the problem. Steered and controlled by the care-giver a stairclimber safely transfer the person with reduced mobility up and down stairs and steps.

They can either be attached to a wheelchair, or incorporate an integral seat for safe transfer.

An S-Max stairclimber makes stairs effortless, whether including an integral seat or attached to a wheelchair

Something for everyone

The variety of designs available means there is an option to suit everyone, and every configuration of stairs, including turns, narrow flights, half-landings, spirals.

Stairclimbers can be used by the most petite care-giver and move bariatrics.

The kit folds compactly away, optimising space within the flat. The stairclimber can even fit into a car boot for you to go out beyond the home. 

In use throughout the UK for more than 15 years, our stairclimbers have an impeccable safety record.

We are unique in offering nationwide support, including assessment of the potential users, full prescription of an appropriate stairclimber solutions, care-giver training, and servicing.

We can further deliver a full supply and management service for housing providers, including hire and purchase options.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Want to find out more?

Book Your FREE Assessment. Our expert assessors are available nationwide.
Company Registration No. 5009438 VAT No. 847183504
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram