Can anyone give me a rough idea of the cost of stairlifts please?

It can vary depending on whether you have a curve in the stairs or whether you want new or 2nd. hand etc.  Your best bet is to contact a local mobility company (One recommended by word of mouth if possible).

Thank you for your reply.  It is a straight run of stairs, probably around 14.  Was just after a rough indication of cost before starting any proper investigations.  Didn't even realise you could get second hand ones :) - wonder how much the cost saving is compared with new?

If it is a straight run, you are more likely to be able to get a second-hand one as if your stairs had a curve, the stairlift sometimes has to be almost made to measure.  Where in 'Outer Mongolia' are you?  :)

Where in 'Outer Mongolia' are you?

LOL, some of us changed our details as a joke after a report of someone taking umbrage at something said on a message board (not this one :)) and actually tracked them down so they could attack them!!!

The people who might need the stairlift are based near Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Just another thought........Have you tried Social Services?  They sometimes fit stairlifts for people free of charge.

Not yet - we're very much in the early stages of investigation.

Well, if I were you, I would check with Social Services first just to see if the person could be provided with one.  In our area (South Wales) there is sometimes a waiting list so it is advisable to get your name down ASAP. 

Well as a very rough guide my Mum and stepdad had one installed for him last year on a staircase with two bends in it and it cost about £3000.  Took about 6 weeks to get it installed and they didn't get any help from Social Services.

We got a second hand one on Freecycle for my MIL when she was alive and fitted it ourselves. It took several hours to install but, if you are handy with a few tools, was very easy to do. It was for a straight flight of stairs.

You could try a request on freecycle to see if anyone has one that they wish to dispose of.

Inlaws had one cost £1500 new straight run but because of the location of the stairs it they couldn't get it in in one peice so had to have a special one made in 2 peices. Second hand were about £600-800. Saying that didn't matter how much it cost, the difference it made to the quality of life is priceless, just being able to go upstairs to bed gave them their dignity back

I am a carer for an elderly lady round the corner from me, she has a stair lift {stannah} and i believe that SAFFA? paid for it for her, as her late husband was in the forces,they run their own charity that gives help to spouses if their husband/wife was in the armed forces.

http://www.woking.gov.uk/council/websites/soldierssailorsairmenandfamiliesassociationforcessaffa

no harm in asking

My late grandad had one installed in their house around 6 years ago now as he was terminally ill and had trouble with the stairs.  It was a straight second hand one and cost them just over £1000.  They were told at the time that they could easily sell it again whenever they wanted but after my grandfather passed away, my granny decided that it was just too useful for putting the laundry basket on etc so kept it.

Kerrib, that is a lovely story about your granny keeping the stairlift.  If mine was still alive I bet she would have done the same.  And I bet your grandad rides the stairs every day, just unseen :)

CG

I have noticed some of the posts concerning Social Services.  I work for Social Services and ours will provide the stairlift in certain circumstances.  I would try ringing your local office and ask to speak to the SPA (Single Point of Assessment) team.

ja.moss .... Can you help PLEASE Give me some advice if I ask a few questions??
I need advice RE my Grandmother in Berkshire if possible, but we are 150 miles asway and my aunty isnt exactly being helpful. But I think she needs to get in touch with SS as nanner cant even make a cup of tea :(
Lea :)

You can ring the local office yourself on your Grandmothers behalf.  They will ask lots of questions as to what she is capable of doing.  You will need her full address, telephone number, date of birth, doctors details.  If your Gran is able to speak to them they will then ring her back regarding the referral that you have made and get more details of her.  This is what happens at our office.
I would speak to Gran and ask her if you can ring first.  They should then send the referral to a specialist team (usually Occupational Therapists) who should then go out and see your Gran.

She is (as you will be aware) Dead set against involving SS as she thinks they will pry. I am trying to persude my mum to go down at weekend as the aunty that is down there helping her is pooh poohing everything. Hence why I am trying to get as much info as possible to let them all know.
Mum went to age concern and asked. Nanner rang the office down there, and even though mum got the information from up here them KNOWING it was for berks and telling her what was available down there, AC down there told nanner that areas are different and they couldnt do anything.
She is 82, constant back pain. If she moves in bed she has to ring somene to get her out of bed. she cant bend, stretch, styand, has osteoporosis,. 3 hip transplants, waiting for new knee. Ulcer on leg........
I wont go on.!!!!
Will pass info on, and if you are able to give me any more infop It would be most appreciated
Lea :)

Problem is if she refuses the help they just won't do anything.  Apart from the stairlift she could be eligable for home helps, meals on wheels and laundry service, thats if they are available from her Social Services.  If you do ring her local office they would probably be able to send out loads of leaflets.

Trouble is every area is slightly different so they may be able to offer more or less.  If your Mum is going down she could possibly persuade her to get some help.

Can't think of any other way round it for you.

Thankyou :)
So as long as she agrees to the help we can get social services out to her??? How long does that normally take??? (I know it is different in all areas)
Sorry these are questions that are the ones that I cant find answers to!!!
Lea :)

When you speak to them they should be able to give you a rough idea.  At our office they usually ring back within a couple off days and then send to the specialist department, from there it depends on their workload. Ours seem to have a good turnaround  for some services but for a stairlift it could take longer because of the funding. It also depends on the urgency of the individual case.  Sorry I can't really help with the timescale apart from that.

Thankyou, thats great :)
you have been very helpful :)
Will try and get it sorted out :) :)
Lea :)