Manchester Stairlifts

Benefits of curved stairlifts.

Stay independent, stay safe and keep every floor of your home accessible. A made-to-measure curved stairlift is designed around turns, half-landings and spirals — fitted across Greater Manchester from £2,995.

• £2,995 fitted
• 1–3 weeks (or 48 hr)
• 12-mo warranty
• Acorn accredited

The real benefits

What a curved stairlift gives you back.

Safety first

Falls on stairs are one of the biggest risks for older people.

Falls are the most common cause of injury-related death in people aged 65 and over in England. Around one in three adults over 65, and one in two over 80, fall at least once a year. Many of those falls happen on stairs.

A curved stairlift doesn't just help you up and down — it removes the risk entirely. You are seated, belted, and carried smoothly over every step, bend and landing. Safety sensors stop the lift if anything is in the way, and the battery back-up keeps you moving even in a power cut.

• Seatbelt and swivel-lock for safe transfers
• Obstacle sensors on the footrest and carriage
• Key switch to stop unauthorised use
• Battery back-up for power cuts
• Wall-mounted remote call/send controls

"Avoiding one serious fall can offset much of the cost of a stairlift, when you consider hospital treatment, rehabilitation and long-term care."

That's why families across Greater Manchester tell us the biggest benefit is simply knowing their mum, dad or grandparent is safe on the stairs.

Space saving

Slim rail, fold-away chair, stairs stay clear.

Modern curved stairlifts are designed to keep your staircase usable for everyone else. The rail is slim, the seat folds up, and the arms and footrest tuck in so there's room to walk past.

Need to clear a doorway at the bottom? We can add a powered hinged rail that lifts out of the way. Need to park around a corner? We can design a top or bottom parking bend so the chair sits neatly off the main flight.

Comfort

A smooth, level ride round every bend.

Curved stairlifts use self-levelling seats and controlled motors that slow gently through corners. That means no jolts, no tilting, and no feeling like you're tipping over the edge.

Padded seats, adjustable armrests and footrests, and optional powered swivel make transfers easier if you have arthritis, back pain, hip or knee problems, or breathlessness.

Cost vs alternatives

Far cheaper than moving — and far less disruptive.

Moving to a bungalow or ground-floor flat because of the stairs is expensive. Estate agent fees, legal costs, stamp duty, removal fees and the emotional cost of leaving a familiar home add up quickly.

Is a curved stairlift right for you?

Who benefits most from a curved stairlift.

Curved stairlifts help a wide range of people, not just older adults. If your stairs have turns and you find them difficult, you are likely a candidate.

• Older adults with reduced strength, balance or stamina
• People with arthritis, joint replacements or hip/knee pain
• Anyone with COPD, heart conditions or breathlessness on stairs
• People recovering from surgery, stroke or injury
• Those with neurological conditions such as MS or Parkinson's
• Families who want to avoid a serious fall on the stairs

Carers and families benefit too

Escorting someone up and down stairs is physically demanding and a common cause of back injury among carers. A curved stairlift removes that daily strain and can reduce the number of care visits needed just to manage stair transfers.

For families, it means peace of mind when you leave the house — no more worrying about a fall on the stairs while you're at work or away.

Installation timeline

From survey to handover in 1–3 weeks.

Because the rail is bespoke, curved stairlifts take a little longer than straight ones. But the process is straightforward, and the installation itself is usually completed in a single visit.