Stairlifts from Social Services or the Council

Your local council's adult social care team can help you find out whether a stairlift is right for you, and what funding or support may be available. It usually starts with a free assessment of your needs.

Quick answer: Start with a free needs assessment from adult social services. An occupational therapist assesses whether a stairlift is appropriate, and any funding for the work itself is usually provided through the means-tested Disabled Facilities Grant.

Requesting a needs assessment

Contact your local council's adult social care team and ask for a care needs assessment. It's free, and it's the usual first step to understanding what help you may be entitled to.

The role of the occupational therapist

An occupational therapist (OT) will look at your home and mobility and advise whether a stairlift, or another adaptation, would help you stay safe and independent.

What support might be available

Some minor adaptations are provided at no cost, while larger works such as a stairlift are typically funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant, which is means-tested for adults. Your council will explain what applies to you.

Please note: This is a general guide only. UK Mobility Stairlifts is not a grant provider or government body. Funding schemes, amounts and eligibility rules change and vary across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 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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