Stair Lift Hire Advice

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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/

    It’s always good to talk so please remember that you can also call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear

    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

    love n hugs 

    Wee Me xx

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

  • 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

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm