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[0161 330 5544](tel:01613305544) - 12-month warranty - Fitted in 48 hours - Acorn accredited - Transparent pricing ### Save an Extra 10% on Your Stairlift Cost & Installation There is a reason why hundreds of customers are happy to recommend us to others. 4.7 Who is the stairlift for? \* For MeA Relative Or call us directly on [0161 330 5544](tel:01613305544). Stairlifts are often part of a wider senior care plan at home, especially when climbing stairs starts to affect safety, confidence or day-to-day independence. For many families, the decision sits alongside domiciliary care, falls prevention, financial support and an occupational therapy assessment. ## Why stairlifts matter in senior care When older people want to stay in their own home, _domiciliary care_ often needs to be matched with practical changes to the property. Stairs are one of the most common barriers to safe daily living, especially if mobility, balance or confidence is changing. A stairlift can be one part of that wider plan. It may support safer movement between floors, reduce repeated stair climbing and help someone keep using their home more independently. ## Stairlifts and fall prevention Falls prevention is a major concern in later life. NICE guidance on falls in older people focuses on reducing risk through assessment, strength and balance work, medication review, home safety and appropriate equipment. Public health guidance also treats falls as a serious and common cause of harm in older age. A stairlift will not remove every risk, but it can reduce one high-risk activity: using the stairs when balance, strength or confidence is limited. ## Choosing the right stairlift for an older person In practical terms, the right stairlift depends on the staircase and the person’s needs. - **Straight stairlifts** suit a standard straight run of stairs. - **Curved stairlifts** are made for staircases with turns, half-landings or bends. - **Reconditioned stairlifts** can be a lower-cost option where the staircase is suitable. At Manchester Stairlifts, straight stairlifts are fitted from **£1,995**, reconditioned stairlifts from **£995** and curved stairlifts from **£2,995**. Straight and reconditioned lifts are usually installed within **24–48 hours**. ## Benefits and grants Funding is often a key question in senior care at home. _Attendance Allowance_ is a non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who need help because of illness or disability, and it can help with the wider cost of care and support. A _Disabled Facilities Grant_ may help with home adaptations if the council decides the work is necessary and appropriate. In practice, many people begin with an occupational therapy assessment through their local council, which can then guide the adaptation route and whether a grant may apply. ## Occupational therapy referrals in Greater Manchester In Greater Manchester, occupational therapy referrals are often the starting point for major home adaptations. The OT assessment looks at the person’s daily needs, the layout of the home and whether a stairlift, handrail, bathroom adaptation or another change is most suitable. If you are arranging support for an older relative, it helps to ask the council early, because assessment times and adaptation routes can vary. A stairlift is usually easier to plan once the OT has confirmed that the staircase and the person’s needs make it a suitable option. ## Putting stairlifts into a wider care plan A stairlift is often most effective when it is chosen as part of a broader safety review. That may include better lighting, removing loose rugs, reviewing medicines, adding grab rails and making sure the user can get on and off the seat safely. If you are comparing options, it can also help to look at the long-term cost of ownership and whether a new, reconditioned or rental solution fits the situation. Manchester Stairlifts covers Greater Manchester and can advise on suitable options by phone on **0161 330 5544**. ## Related pages - [Reconditioned stairlifts](/reconditioned-stairlifts/) - [Stairlift cost](/stairlift-cost/) - [Contact us](/contact-us/) ## Frequently asked questions ### When is a stairlift worth considering for an older person at home? A stairlift can help someone keep using both floors of the home when climbing stairs is becoming unsafe or tiring. In senior care, it is often considered alongside other domiciliary care measures such as falls assessment, handrails, improved lighting and moving frequently used rooms downstairs. ### How does a stairlift help with fall prevention? Falls on stairs can have serious consequences for older people, and falls are a major cause of injury in later life according to NICE and public health guidance. A stairlift does not remove all risk, but it can reduce the need to climb stairs repeatedly and may help someone stay independent at home for longer. ### Can Attendance Allowance help fund a stairlift? Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who need help because of illness or disability. It does not pay specifically for a stairlift, but it can help with overall care costs and may free up money for home safety changes. ### Can I get a Disabled Facilities Grant for a stairlift? A Disabled Facilities Grant may help with home adaptations if the council’s assessment shows the work is necessary and appropriate. In Greater Manchester, you usually start by asking the local council for an occupational therapy assessment, which can lead to advice on adaptations and the grant process. ### How do occupational therapy referrals work in Greater Manchester? Yes, occupational therapy referrals are commonly part of the process for home adaptations through local councils in Greater Manchester. An OT can assess the person’s needs, the staircase layout and whether a stairlift, grab rails or another change is the most suitable option. ### How quickly can a stairlift be installed at home? Manchester Stairlifts offers straight stairlifts fitted from £1,995, reconditioned stairlifts from £995, and curved stairlifts from £2,995. Straight and reconditioned lifts are usually fitted within 24–48 hours, while curved lifts normally take 1–3 weeks, with a 48-hour emergency option available. ## Book a free home survey Call **0161 330 5544** or [request a callback](/contact-us/). A local engineer will measure your stairs and give you a fixed price on the day — no pressure, no obligation. ### Not sure which stairlift you need? Book a free no-obligation home survey. A local engineer will measure your stairs and recommend the right lift — usually within 48 hours. 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