Stairlifts & through-floor lifts
We hold regular stairlift clinics at the Centre. We do not sell stairlifts or through-floor lifts but we do offer impartial advice on suppliers and provide relevant information to help you make a decision.
We have the following stairlifts/through-floor lift at the Centre:
- Stannah straight track with manual seat swivel
- Handicare straight track with powered seat swivel
- Flow curved stairlift fitted to our main curved staircase
- Pollock eco through-floor lift
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Please use the Book button below or at the top of this page. Once your assessment is booked, an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment. This gives us information about the stairs/layout in your current property. Please bring any relevant photos of your stairs to the assessment. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then carry out a practical assessment to check how you use the stairlift/through-floor lift and whether you can use it safely within the Centre.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
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Seating
Are you having difficulties getting in and out of chairs or finding it uncomfortable when you are sitting?
We have a range of electrically operated riser/recliner chairs and three high seat chairs for you to try at the Centre. We offer seating assessments where you can get impartial advice from one of our occupational therapists to make sure you find the one that’s most comfortable and practical.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then take measurements whilst you try the chairs and make sure you can operate the controls on riser/recliner chairs.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment, you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
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Beds
We have two electric profiling beds for adults and one electric profiling bed for children. We also have a standard divan bed where we can display bed equipment such as mattress variators and leg lifters.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then help you or your child to try the beds and make sure you can operate the controls.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment, you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
Bathing & toileting
We have a wide range of bathing equipment here at the Centre from bath boards and swivel bathers to battery operated bath lifts. We also have a low step shower cubicle and wet floor shower area. We also have the Geberit toilet and the Palma Vita clos-o-mat toilet here at the Centre for you to try.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then carry out a practical assessment to identify which the bathing/showering equipment will best suit your long-term needs.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
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Toileting
The organisation Changing Places launched in 2006 to campaign for those who cannot use standard accessible toilets. A Changing Places toilet has more space and special equipment, including a height-adjustable changing bench and a hoist.
The Centre has an official Changing Places toilet, which is available Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. It is on the ground floor, available for anyone to use and does not require a key.
We have the following equipment in our Changing Places toilet:
- Bench – height-adjustable, adult sized
- Hoist – ceiling, loop
- Peninsular toilet
- Washbasin – height adjustable
- Non-slip floor
- Emergency alarm
- Privacy screen
- Paper roll
- Accessible shower
- Body dryer
For more information visit the Changes Places website here
Dressing
We have a range of dressing equipment including “easi reaches”, sock aids and a dressing stick. We also have information about clothing suppliers who can alter clothes to meet your needs and suppliers who sell adapted clothing.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then carry out a practical assessment in which you try out the equipment.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
In the kitchen
Are you having difficulties going about daily tasks in your kitchen?
We carry out kitchen assessments with our occupational therapy staff where you can try a range of gadgets and utensils which will help you work safely and independently in your kitchen.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then carry out a practical assessment in which you try out the latest adapted kitchen equipment and gadgets.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment you will receive advice and information on the equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
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Technology
Access to technology is key to happy, independent living. If you are struggling to use your computer, phone, switches or other devices in your home, then we can work with you to find solutions to make things easier. We can give you help with the following:
- PCs and Macs
- Mobile phones and tablets
- Switches, devices and panels that control your heating and lighting at home
- Home appliances
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below to book your assessment. Once an assessment is booked an appointment letter will be sent to you with a short questionnaire which needs to be returned before the assessment so we can ensure the best equipment is available. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. We will then take you to the technology area where you can try out our latest adapted devices and switches and even learn how to adapt technology yourself.
What happens after the assessment?
Following your assessment, you will receive advice and information on the switches and devices that you tried. Some switches can be bought from the Centre or the therapist can give you a list of reputable retailers and funding sources.
Ramps
We have a selection of ramps here at the Centre including folding ramps, channel ramps and threshold ramps for you to try. We will look at the best one to enable you to enter and leave your home safely and easily. We always recommend a home demonstration by a local supplier before you consider buying one. These demonstrations do not oblige you to buy. It might also help if you contact your local occupational therapy team at your Council who can usually carry out an assessment to see how well you can access your property.
Any questions?
How do I book an assessment?
Use the Book button below. Once the assessment is booked a short questionnaire will be sent to you which needs to be returned before the assessment. This is so we can ensure the best equipment is available for you on the day of the assessment. There is no charge for this assessment.
What happens at the assessment?
An occupational therapist will complete a brief interview first asking details about your medical condition or disability and how this affects you. The occupational therapist will then carry out a practical assessment to check you can use the ramp safely within the Centre and outdoors.
What happens after the assessment?
You will receive advice and information on the ramp and other equipment that you tried and a list of reputable retailers and funding sources, usually this is sent as a report after the assessment. We can also send reports to funding sources to confirm that the equipment you tried is suitable and needed.