Lifts

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This section is split between through-floor lifts and short rise lifts. Through-floor lifts enable an individual to move from one floor to another within their home.

Short rise lifts are used where a shorter change in level occurs. e.g. at a split level hallway.

Help and advice

If you are experiencing difficulty using your stairs and considering through-floor or short rise lifts then an individual assessment with an occupational therapist is strongly recommended, your safety in your home is paramount. There may be individual factors which determine whether a lift, or alternative equipment, best suits your needs. The information provided here is not an alternative to an individual assessment.

Read our advice on whether a through-floor lift would be practical in your home Through-floor lifts, practical considerations.