21st June 2011
Colne-based Multicare Stairlifts is urging stairlift users to use custom stairlifts on curved staircases, but be aware of alternatives.
It is possible to use straight stairlifts on certain curved staircases –which means an expensive ‘custom’ curved sta...
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13th May 2011
Colne-based Multicare Stairlifts has praised the design of a stairlift for its versatility.
The Minivator 2000 is unique in that it is tailored to fit any individual staircase.
Designed for a stable and smooth ride the stairlift, supplied in light pe...
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04th May 2011
Colne-based Multicare is leading the way in a groundbreaking stairlift design, which was created with the help of medical experts.
The ‘HomeGlide stairlift’, produced in partnership with ergo-therapists and focus groups, is years ahead of its time.
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21st March 2011
A 90-year-old woman died after being thrown downstairs by a faulty stairlift.
An inquest heard that it was the third accident involving the stairlift company’s equipment.
The coroner said: “This was a problem with design, fitting, installation or se...
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07th March 2011
Colne-based Multicare is warning its customers about the dangers of DIY stairlift installation.
Self-installation of stairlifts is becoming common among keen DIYers who believe they can handle the task themselves, according to Multicare.
“In reality...
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18th February 2011
Colne-based stairlifts company, Multicare, is pioneering a device specially designed for thin staircases.
The Minivator 1000 is one of the slimmest straight stairlift tracks on the market.
As well as fitting in tight spaces, these stairlifts maximis...
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31st January 2011
Colne-based Multicare Stairlifts is introducing a scheme for people in desperate need of mobility around the home.
The “emergency rental stairlift fitting service" means disabled and elderly people can have stairlifts in their home quickly, and for a l...
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31st January 2011
Lancashire-based Multicare is offering stairlift users the chance to purchase one of its stairlifts for the same price as an NHS stairlift.
Council cuts have meant that those who want to purchase council stairlifts could have to wait up to 18 months.
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04th January 2011
Colne stairlift company, Multicare, is warning stairlift users to avoid injuries by not standing up on a normal stairlift.
“Standing up on a standard stairlift can be dangerous and even cause it to collapse," said Martin Baldwin of Multicare.
“There...
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04th January 2011
Lancashire-based Multicare Stairlifts is educating the public on using stairlifts for people living with a serious illness.
The company, which supplies stairlifts to local authorities and individuals, are publishing online advice to stairlift users.
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16th November 2010
One of the biggest problems that mobility specialists face is that the customer base is vulnerable.
In a recent BBC Panorama programme, broadcast in August, the risks were highlighted when it showed the dangers of elderly people using a will-writing se...
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