Overview: A recent, clean and efficient installation of one of our Handicare 1100 Straight Stairlifts with Easy Hinge on our doorstep down in Porthcawl, further strengthening why we at Ability Assist are the number 1 choice for stairlifts across Bridgend and South Wales. Read below to find out more about the Easy Hinge and why […]
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Handicare 1100 Straight Stairlift in North Cornelly, Bridgend
Overview: A very neat Straight Stairlift installation by our team here in North Cornelly, near Bridgend. It wasn’t the most straightforward of surveys on our first visit due to having an old radiator immediately at the bottom of the stairs. But as Bridgend’s number 1 provider of Stairlifts, we had this situation in North Cornelly […]
How are Stairlifts Powered? Will my Stair Lift work in a power cut?
Overview: With over 25 years of experience in the Stairlift and Mobility Industry, we at Ability Assist can confidently say that we’ve come across most makes and models out there, and have witnessed first hand the changes in ways of supplying power to a stairlift. Going back a few years, the majority of stairlifts were […]
Curved Stairlift in Talgarth, Powys
This Curved Stairlift installation in Talgarth, South Powys, involved the whole team at Ability Assist working together, and demonstrated fully why we are the number 1 choice for stairlift installations across Powys and Mid Wales, alongside supplying South and West Wales also. Overview: From initial contact, we found out that the customer had unfortunately been […]
Key Safes – What are Police Preferred Key Safes and should I buy one?
We’ve all probably seen a key safe at one point in our life, whether that be to visit a family member, enter a holiday home or Airbnb, or outside a public building. Was it a Police Preferred Key Safe? Find out below! They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and security levels, so […]
6 important checks when buying a Stairlift
Why follow this guide? This guide is here to aid you in your stairlift buying journey, and to hopefully prevent any unnecessary difficulties along the way, including not over-spending with a rogue trader. We will cover all the points that you should look over before making your decision, and hopefully make your stairlift purchase, an […]
Maximum Weight – The best 25+ Stone Stairlifts Discussed
Summary: As briefly touched on in our “Choosing the Best Stairlift in 2025“, stairlifts have come on leaps and bounds when it comes to Maximum User Weight. With lifts available at over 30+ stone user weight, please see below. Studies show that over 70% of those aged 55-74 and that over 65% of those aged […]
Choosing the Best Stairlift in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for all
What is a Stairlift? A Stairlift in simple terms is a Disability Aid that transports a mobility impaired user up and down their staircase safely. They come in all kinds of types, shapes, colours, and can span multiple flights of stairs. They essentially incorporate a Stairlift Rail, or Track that will be installed to your […]