Hi there,
I’m new here - my mum’s metastatic breast cancer has recently spread to her brain and things are progressing very quickly. Her balance and mobility is being significantly affected so my dad and I would like to get a stairlift fitted to help her. We have been told that hiring a stairlift is a thing?? If anyone has any experience of this and could recommend some websites or companies or just general advice that would be fantastic.
Thanks so much
Hi sophnh
a warm welcome to the group. So sorry to hear about all that is going on with your mum. Life's too cruel.
I know its possible to rent a stairlift as family friend did it last year to help her elderly husband. I'll check what company she used and let you know
In the meantime I found these links that might help
Renting a Stairlift | Cost of a Stairlift to Rent (ageukmobility.co.uk)#
ageukig17_adapting_your_home_inf.pdf
Adapting your home (mariecurie.org.uk)
Might also be worth a call to your GP and ask for an occupational health referral as there may be other aids they can offer to help make things easier.
This is a safe and supportive space so I'm sure other members will be along shortly with their words of wisdom. Please reach out here anytime though as there's always someone about to listen who gets it, someone to hold your hand and to offer a virtual hug when its needs. You're not alone. We've got you/
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I hope you get something sorted out soon for your mum.
For now I'm sending you a huge virtual hug and lots of positive energy. Stay strong
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HI sophnh
I checked with my mum and it was Acorn Stairlifts our family friend used. Here's the link
Stairlifts : Free Stairlift Quote | Acorn Stairlifts UK
take care
Wee Me xx
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