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Thinking about how you get around your house

Finding the right equipment can make life easier for you. Select an option below.

Stairlift

Consists of a seat which is mounted to a track and allows people to be moved up and down the stairs while remaining in a seated position. There are many considerations with this type of equipment and advice should be obtained from a professional.

Newel Rail

These rails curve around two sides of the newel post (the upright post/s of the stair banister) to provide a grip where stairs turn. They are available in left and right handed versions.

Second Bannister Rail

Mop stick rails with a 4-4.5cm diameter are easy to grip. The additional rail should be fitted at a height that matches the existing rail. Some walls need adapting to give a secure fixing point for the brackets.

Good Lighting

Good lighting on the whole of the stairs and on landings can reduce the risk of falls and trips.

Grab rails

A permanent fixture to the structure of a property to offer support to a person if trying to adjust position or steady themselves. Most are attached to a wall and require a person to have sufficient arm strength and hand function to be able to hold it. It will require fixing in place therefore it is important to consider the strength of the wall and whether it is an internal or external wall.

Step

May be used to reduce the effective height of existing steps. Consider the dimensions of the step relating to where it will be used.

Walking

Items of equipment that offer a person support when walking. These need to be measured up specifically for a person to use.

Last updated: 17/11/2020