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.

Neil
Should I Avoid the Stairs with Arthritis?

Should I Avoid the Stairs with Arthritis?

Living with arthritis can mean even everyday activities become a challenge. Uncomfortable and painful, things like opening jars and climbing stairs become a lot more difficult and leave people asking questions like ‘Should I avoid the stairs with arthritis?’ Arthritis...

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How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take?

How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take?

When you’ve chosen your ideal stairlift, you’ll need to arrange for it to be installed. To make sure you can plan around the fitting, you’ll need to know ‘how long does a stairlift installation take?’. It’s also helpful to know what happens when a stairlift is...

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Our Guide To Stairlift Help

Our Guide To Stairlift Help

‘The Get Wise to Buying a Stairlift Guide’ was produced by the British Healthcare Trade Association (BHTA) as an independent guide to buying a stairlift, including choosing your stairlift and understanding different options for stairlift help. The BHTA represent...

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Commercial Stairlifts

Commercial Stairlifts

The 2010 Equality Act states that public and commercial settings and organisations have a duty to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to improve access to buildings and services. As a business owner or employer, commercial stairlifts could be a convenient and cost-effective...

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Do Stairlifts Fold Up?

Do Stairlifts Fold Up?

If you’re concerned about a stairlift taking up too much room once it’s installed, you might ask ‘do stairlifts fold up?’. Every new and reconditioned stairlift from Halton Stairlifts will fold away neatly when not used. But there are other space-saving options...

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Bespoke Stairlifts

Bespoke Stairlifts

Stairlifts come in a range of shapes, sizes, and styles. And many stairlift manufacturers aim to design models with contemporary looks and modern features. But when standard stairlifts don’t meet your needs, bespoke stairlifts could be the option.  The traditional...

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How Are Stairlifts Powered?

How Are Stairlifts Powered?

Have you ever wondered, how are stairlifts powered? Here we take a look at how stairlifts work. As well as how they are powered to make so many journeys up and down the stairs each year.  By understanding how stairlifts are powered, you can make sure you have...

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Are Stairlifts Noisy?

Are Stairlifts Noisy?

At Halton Stairlifts, one of the most frequently asked questions we get from customers is ‘are stairlifts noisy?’.  When you’re adding a stairlift to your home, you want it to fit into daily life effortlessly. And if your stairlift makes a loud noise every time you...

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Can You Install a Stairlift Yourself?

Can You Install a Stairlift Yourself?

Through social media and online bidding sites, it's fairly easy to find someone selling a used stairlift. If you're in a need of stairlift, you may be tempted to find ways to save a little money on your purchase. To keep costs down, some people buy a second-hand...

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Can a Stairlift be Reversed?

Can a Stairlift be Reversed?

If you've ever wondered 'can a stairlift be reversed?', the answer will depend on what you mean by 'reversed'. Here we answer the different ways this question can be interpreted.   Can a Stairlift be Reversed? Reversing a stairlift could mean one of three...

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