Neil Mckenzie

Neil is the founder of Halton Stairlifts. He has years of experience installing stairlifts across the UK. With an eagerness to help those with mobility issues get up the stairs, Neil understands how important it is for a seamless and straightforward approach to installing stairlifts to help those in need quickly.

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Did Henry VIII own the earliest stairlift?

Did Henry VIII own the earliest stairlift?

What do Henry VIII, an American entrepreneur and a Royal Tunbridge Wells "beerhouse keeper" have in common? They all played a part in the development of early stairlifts - although those stairlifts differ significantly from the ones we are used to today. C.C. Crispen...

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How To Make The Stairs Feel Less Scary

How To Make The Stairs Feel Less Scary

4,000. That’s the average number of steps a person walks per day according to the NHS. Of course, this will vary massively depending on your occupation, lifestyle, and overall level of health. Walking up and down steps is something most people don’t give a second...

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Simple Ways To Make The Stairs Safer For Dementia Patients

Simple Ways To Make The Stairs Safer For Dementia Patients

Alzheimer’s and related conditions are often associated with memory loss and cognitive problems. But something less talked about is that dementia can often also affect mobility problems, too. Dementia is the leading cause of dependency and disability in older people....

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Next Day Stairlift Delivery

Next Day Stairlift Delivery

If you’ve taken the decision to have a stairlift installed in your home, then you’ll be keen to get the process started as soon as possible. After all, stairlifts are a necessity, not a luxury. However, stairlifts are an invaluable tool for people struggling with...

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Stairlifts For Chronic Pain

Stairlifts For Chronic Pain

Stairlifts are most commonly associated with older users and people recovering from injuries. However, there are many reasons people consider getting a stairlift installed in their home regardless of a person’s age. These include things like hospital remission,...

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Halton Stairlifts Sponsorship News

Halton Stairlifts Sponsorship News

We’re proud to announce that Halton Stairlifts are the official sponsor of the local organisation ST Sports this year! ST Sports do brilliant work in the community, providing lots of services including half-term and summer holidays camps for local children, featuring...

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Stairlifts For One Step

Stairlifts For One Step

Moving around your home with ease doesn't have to be an impossibility. Sometimes, it's an entire staircase that causes difficulties, and sometimes the problem is on a much smaller scale. At Halton Stairlifts, we love a challenge and no job is too big or too small....

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South Sefton Kit Sponsor

South Sefton Kit Sponsor

Halton Stairlifts are proud to announce we are the latest South Sefton kit sponsor for the 2020/21 football season. Established in 2001, South Sefton Borough FC is a local Sefton football club. The team play matches on the Punchbowl Ground in Netherton, Merseyside....

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Why Do I Struggle to Walk Down Stairs?

Why Do I Struggle to Walk Down Stairs?

When it comes to problems with the stairs, you would be forgiven for thinking that the biggest difficulties are caused by climbing the stairs. However, many people ask ‘why do I struggle to walk downstairs?’ showing that descending a staircase is full of its own...

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