• “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.”
  • “It [Bagel] worked really well- we went to the local pool Saturday- we can’t wait to use it more over the summer!”
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S-Max Powered Stairclimber

Powered Mobility Stairclimber

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The S-Max stairclimber, crafted by AAT (Alber Antriebstechnik), presents an ideal solution for wheelchair users seeking seamless mobility. Engineered to simply adapt to nearly all commercially available wheelchairs, the S-Max guarantees effortless integration and ease.

What truly distinguishes the S-Max is its innovative design, allowing for swift and uncomplicated attachment or detachment from your wheelchair. This translates to effortless transportation, facilitated by its intuitive features. With the S-Max, you can effortlessly affix or detach it from your wheelchair, affording you flexibility and convenience on the move. Your National Partner for Mobility Stairclimbers & Vacuum Posture Cushions

Who it can help: anyone who has impaired mobility, provided you have a capable carer.
This includes, but is not exclusive to, people with Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, arthritis, Alzheimers, Scoliosis, myopathy, spinal injury, myopathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, muscle weakness, low muscle tone/hypotonia, complex learning/physical difficulties,or who have had a stroke.

We provide free assessment and training of the carer(s) so you are all completely comfortable with using the equipment.

See also: UNIVERSAL SEATING SYSTEM

Stairclimbers

How do I get a stairclimber?

Depending on your circumstances you may be able to source one through your local Social Services. We do sell direct to the public, subject to a free no obligation assessment of the user, operator and property/stairway to verify suitability and specification. Please call 01978 821875 or fill in the form @ www.aatgb.com/s-max to arrange a free no obligation assessment.

How does a stairclimber differ from a stairlift?

A stairclimber is free-standing and completely portable. Its use is not confined to the stairway. It is not fixed to the building structure in any way. A stairlift is secured to the wall or stairs and can only be used within the scope of its transfer rail.

How much is a stairclimber?

It depends on the specification, accessories etc. Please call 01978 821875 or fill in the form @ www.aatgb.com/s-max to arrange a free no obligation assessment

Is a stairclimber safe?

With appropriate training of the operator/care giver, it is completely safe. AAT is the UK’s #1 suppler, with an impeccable safety record spanning 20+ years.

is there a size limit on a stairclimber’s use or passenger?

A stairclimber can be adjusted to suit both the operator and passenger for optimal comfort and safety in use. The standard version can accommodate small children through to adults up to 135kg. Versions are available for larger passengers. Almost any suitably trained person can operate a stairclimber.

What is a stairclimber?

A stairclimber is a portable battery powered device that ascends, descends steps and stairs to safely transfer someone with reduced mobility between levels and beyond. It can have an integral seat or be fixed to a wheelchair.

Where can I use a stairclimber?

Inside and out! Our stairclimbers can handle most common staircase designs inside and can traverse many steps you'll find outside. Being portable, they're not fixed to the staircase, so 1 stairclimber can be used from top to bottom in a townhouse, and/or take you outside if you have steps to or in the garden, driveway, street (NB subject to assessment by one of our trained professionals). And they can be used away from home too!

Who can use a stairclimber?

A stairclimber is proven to be a safe way to move the majority of people with reduced mobility up, down stairs. This includes infants with complex needs, people with musculoskeletal issues, arthritis, amputations, dementia/Alzheimers, Cerebral Palsy, brain injury etc.

UK Wide Assessments free whether new or reissue - Comes with Operator Training Included.

AAT S-MAX STAIRCLIMBER FITS VIRTUALLY ALL COMMERCIAL WHEELCHAIRS

In situations involving tight or spiral stairs, or when there is a requirement to assist multiple wheelchair users, particularly in public buildings, the S-Max powered stairclimber can adapt seamlessly. This is made possible through its comprehensive range of accessories, two illustrative examples of which are featured in the video gallery below.
Up and down stairs in your own wheelchair quickly, safely and easily.
AAT S-Max stairclimber fits virtually all commercial wheelchairs, even particular narrow children's wheelchairs.
The brackets especially developed modular concept makes a simple assembly possible.
This stairclimber is easy to handle because of the newly developed climbing system.
The handle's solid connection to the climbing unit provides a secure feeling for stairclimbing.
The grips and control unit are constructed according to the newest ergonomic insights.
The climbing speed can be specifically adjusted to the particular climbing situation at hand.
The single step mode offers optimum ease in controlling the S-Max stairclimber to ensure safe as well as careful movement over all kinds of stairs.
The S-Max's thought-out safety concept includes independent brakes, which stop automatically at the edge of each step.
Narrow stair cases or winding stairs are no problem for the AAT S-Max stairclimber.
This stair climber is suitable for all floor coverings, be it wood, stone, marble, tiles or carpet. The exposed edges of stairs are not damaged.
Durable and maintenance-free batteries provide energy for up to 300 steps.
The electrical wires run inside protecting them from damage.
AAT S-Max is your ideal partner in everyday life.
Why we're #1
FREE Professional onsite assessment - with risk assessment - (face-to-face or over the Internet)
FREE Training as standard
Guaranteed buy-back
Certainty of re-issue
Huge range of unique vital accessories
Safety built in
Decades of expertise and experience
UK wide coverage and support
Thousands in use
Impeccable safety record
Optimised flexibility by design
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S-MAX POWERED STAIRCLIMBER

SDM7 UNIVERSAL WHEELCHAIR RACK

Introducing - UNIVERSAL SEATING SYSTEM

Introducing UNIVERSAL SEATING SYSTEM
Developed in partnership with Occupational Therapists, our unique Universal Seating System delivers optimum flexibility and adjustability to ensure the passenger is perfectly supported, comfortable and safe- irrespective of their size, shape, symmetry, muscle control.

Its in-built adjustability means one accessory adapts to changing needs.

And it’s quick and easy to remove for compact storage when the stairclimber isn’t in use.

Key benefits include:
Choice of back panel sizes/heights
Choice of seat sizes/depths
Adjustable harness
Adjustable lateral supports
Adjustable head supports
Adjustable hip supports
Can be used with our adjustable vacuum posture cushions
Easy to swap over from standard seat back, using existing seat mounting points
*Compatibility with certain stabilo products designed to work with wheelchairs, please ask during your assessment. 
  • “The AAT equipment is amazing. My staff were very impressed too: they don’t have to lift anything, just push a button! AAT were amazing with the speed they responded to my enquiry, delivered the machine and trained my staff.”

    Trisha Hayward

    Owner of Inspirations care home
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  • “It was such a revolution I wouldn’t let them have it back! The stairclimber is essential, I wouldn’t be without it, there’s no other way of safely getting April up and down stairs. Carrying her up and down stairs was a recipe for disaster. The stairclimber made it safe, for me and April. It’s good for the whole family: when we’re not using it, the S-Max stows away. With three other children too, it can be a very full house at times! It doesn’t visibly impact on the household like a stairlift or through-floor lift would. One of the other beauties is we can pack it into the car for family holidays, widening the choice of where we can stay.”

    Paul Wray

    whose daughter April has Cerebral Palsy
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  • “We all think it is brilliant! We were a bit wary at first, but once we were shown how to use it, and adjust the speed to suit what we are comfortable with, we all love it, even Dad. With the various harness straps, we know Dad is safe during the transfer, with no risk of him catching his legs even in chorea. I can’t imagine life without it.”

    Hayley Thompson-Kail

    S-Max for her father who has Huntingdon’s Disease
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  • “The stairclimber’s a brilliant bit of equipment. It’s meant we can make it a really full life for Daniel. On a practical level, because of his health issues Daniel requires 24-hour care. The stairclimber is so easy, everyone can use it- whether it’s Daniels’s dad who is 6ft 3ins to his smallest carer who’s only 4ft 11 ins. Crucially, it supports and holds Daniel safely and correctly. It just works for us.”

    Jodie Bostock

    whose son Daniel has complex disabilities
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  • “I don’t have the capability to carry Cecilia on my own, it’s not safe for either of us. Cecilia desperately wanted me to take her up to bed, and would cry because I couldn’t. Now I CAN do it, she’s so happy that mummy is taking her to bed. She loves it and asks ‘more’ as soon as we get to the top of the stairs! The stairclimber has transformed our daily life”

    Lauren Cann

    whose daughter Cecilia has Cerebral Palsy
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  • “By having the three AAT stairclimbers, we have uniformity and consistency throughout the site, so staff know how to use the equipment wherever. It is reassuring to know that our less mobile visitors have appropriate support to exit the Castle if needed. Fortunately, to my knowledge, we have never had to use them in an emergency."

    Ronald Archibald

    Historic Environment Scotland District Works Manager
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  • “One of the major benefits for us as a service is that AAT offers a universal, adaptable stairclimber that can be used for children of all ages. That is appealing for our re-issue, as we only need carry one type. We can contact AAT’s team members direct, which further expediates accurate, timely intervention. Coupled with the support AAT provides, it makes provision of stairclimbers for our children efficient and cost-effective."

    Kiran Kalra

    HES Childrens Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
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  • “When Katie first tried the S-Max, she thought it was brilliant. It seems like a fairground ride to her! AAT advised that the stairclimber be accessorised with a harness to properly support Katie and ensure she was safe. It has removed the risk for Katie and risk of injury to ourselves from the whole process.”

    Sarah Harries

    whose daughter Katie has Cerebral Palsy, cortical visual impairment and suffers from epilepsy
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  • “The stairclimber is so easy, and Rhiann feels safe in it, she is very routine-orientated. AAT trained me and my wife, so either of us can use it on our own. For safeguarding, we have a harness attached so Rhiann is secure even if she has a seizure during the transfer process (she suffers from epilepsy too). We’ve had the stairclimber eight years now! The design of the staircase means it’s not practical to fit a stairlift, and to be honest, we prefer the stairclimber to the through-floor lift we had, as it frees up space with is in short supply anyway. The design of the stairclimber, with arms that swing out of the way to aid transfer, also makes moving Rhian from it to her specialist hospital bed much easier for us. It reduces the strain on us physically, and reduces the number of transfers, as we can just slide her across. Before, we had to transfer her from the through-floor lift to an H hoist and then from the hoist to bed.”

    Peter Ellis

    whose daughter Rhiann has severe disabilities
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  • “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, and helped her wellbeing. But it has also helped with the wellbeing of us, her carers, too. it means we all feel there is a real sense of freedom. You can't put a price on this sort of liberation. This will definitely help anyone who values wellbeing and freedom. As for the maintenance - AAT is brilliant. We've had the equipment for some time, and it really is maintained very well. You never feel as though you're a burden and have always been met with considerate staff and a level of expertise that is outstanding. Believe me, this makes a difference when you're juggling lots.”

    Chandrika Javiraj

    whose mum had a stroke
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  • “The service we have received has been extremely positive. Funds and time are under pressure now more than ever. This means we can quickly empower clients to still be able to access all levels of their home, with the peace of mind that the right kit is being supplied, maintained and serviced, and in full working order. It takes a pressure off the already busy stores team, and enables effective delegation and employment of specialised resources so we can make best use of our time and expertise.”

    Jane Fisher

    Leeds City Council Occupational Therapy Team Manager
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  • “The S-Max’s been a real problem-solver. It means so much to us. The stairclimber is so quick and easy to use, it’s just a couple of buttons to operate. It has been a life-saver.: it was so dangerous how we used to get mum out and back home. This way is much more dignified. We have to deal with a flight of stairs from mum’s flat to the main entrance, then more steps beyond. Gareth from AAT was so helpful in working with us to find the best way to navigate them all.”

    Charlotte Backshell

    whose mum Pam has arthritis, osteoporosis and COPD
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