When Doreen was in her twenties, she was knocked over by a car and as a result she injured her back. Although at the time the injury was not too severe, as Doreen got older she began to suffer with arthritis and mobility problems. This meant going up and down stairs became increasingly a problem for her. Doreen did not want to leave the house that had been her home for over fifty years, so she decided to make enquires about a stairlift.

“I decided to go in for a stairlift because of my worsening mobility problems. It is one of the best ideas I know of for people who want to remain in their house, rather than move to a bungalow or flat.

“Talking to the company who installed my stairlift was very easy and comforting. The installers came to my home to take measurements in my property as each stairlift is catered for the individual. It was very easy and quick to install, much quicker than I thought it would take. I was initially a bit worried by the controls, but they are so easy to use I have had no problems at all and would describe it as being ‘very user friendly.’

“The chair itself is very comfortable. What’s my overall opinion of having a stairlift? I would highly recommend having one installed. It has enabled me to stay in my home and remain independent.”

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In March 2008 Mr Scales contacted Value Stairlifts after being involved in a road traffic accident where a transit van had swerved onto the wrong side of the road, forcing Mr Scales’s vehicle into a garden wall. The impact had trapped a nerve in his spine and he temporarily lost the feeling in his left leg.

Living in a town house, climbing the stairs was virtually impossible and after two months, he had two choices, move home or look for a solution that would allow him to use his first floor again. With a less than buoyant housing market in the UK, there was a risk of losing £10,000’s in moving home and it could take months to find a buyer.

Being a single but very active man, Mr Scales didn’t have anyone he could rely on twenty-four hours a day to assist him but still wanted full access to the first floor of his home and was determined to make a full recovery once he had received a series of operations.

In only three days and for under £2,000, Value Stairlifts were able to assist Mr Scales in sourcing a brand new chairlift complete with swivel seat for easy transfer, lapbelt for safety and security, plus two remote controls to call the chairlift.

We are pleased to report that after 7 months and several operations he has made a full recovery and is now able to walk once more.

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