Stairlift Glossary

Swivel Seat
Enables users to safely dismount at the top and bottom of the stairlift

Remote Control
Enables you to safely call and control the stairlift. Perfect for more than one person in the house using the stairlift and it also enables the stairlift to be controlled using either the left or right hand

Perch Sseat
Perch seats are designed fro users who find it difficult to bend their knees or sit

Hinged Rail
Enables the end of the rail to be safely tucked away avoiding trips and spills

Powered Hinged Rail
Enables the end of the rail to be safely tucked away avoiding trips and spills with the power making it easier

Stand Seat
For users who find sitting or perching on stairlifts uncomfortable

Curved Stair Alteration
Altering your stairs to accommodate a straight stairlift is often a cheaper alternative

Curved Transfer Platform
This is a type of curved stair alteration. Adding a transfer platform may enable your curved stairs to accommodate a straight stairlift as these are often cheaper

DC Operation
Using C to charge a battery enables the stairlift to be used even when there is no power

Continuous Charge Points
Can park anywhere on rail

Hidden Teeth
Less unsightly

Call & Send Controls
Ideal if there will be more than one person in the house using the stairlift

Slim Design
Leaves room for other stair users