Charities & Other Funding for Stairlifts

If a government grant or your own budget won't stretch to the full cost of a stairlift, charitable grants and other funds may be able to help bridge the gap.

Quick answer: Some national and local charities offer grants towards mobility equipment. A free grants search tool such as Turn2us can help you find ones you may be eligible for, and benevolent funds or local welfare assistance may also help.

Charitable grants

A number of charities provide grants towards mobility equipment and home adaptations. A free grants search tool such as Turn2us can help you find charities relevant to your circumstances, and Citizens Advice or your local council may keep a local list.

Benevolent and occupational funds

If you or a family member worked in a particular trade or the armed forces, there may be a benevolent fund able to help. It's always worth asking a former employer or professional body.

Local welfare and equipment support

Some councils run local welfare assistance schemes, and organisations such as the British Red Cross can loan short-term mobility equipment while you arrange a longer-term solution.

Remember too that eligible customers pay no VAT, see our guide to VAT exemption on stairlifts, and that the Disabled Facilities Grant may cover part or all of the cost.

Please note: This is a general guide only. UK Mobility Stairlifts is not a grant provider or government body. Funding schemes and eligibility rules change and vary across the UK. Always check the latest details with the official source, such as GOV.UK, your local council, or Citizens Advice, before applying.

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