Living made easy

This website provides impartial information and advice on a range of chairs. This includes chairs which may help you stand up, such as riser-recliner chairs and more complex specialist seating, such as tilt-in space chairs, deep chairs and multi-adjustable chairs. Chairs with a high back, and perching stools are also listed. Heavy duty/bariatric chairs have been included in the majority of sections.

Help and advice

The following factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a chair:

• What function does the chair have?
• What activities do you want to do in the chair?
• Will the chair offer the correct amount of support?
• How easy is the chair to adjust if your needs change?
• Does the chair need to have washable and/or removable covers?
• Are you looking for a new chair to retain your independence?
• Do you know the essential features of the chair you require?
• Will the chair fit in the room you want to use it in and fit with the current decor?

For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories factsheet or our ...
- Choosing pressure relief equipment factsheet.

Ricability have a useful guide about choosing a riser recliner chair. They are an independent consumer research charity providing free, practical and unbiased reports for older and disabled people.