The Rise Of The Domestic Lift
As the need to design homes fit for all stages of life becomes more apparent, forward-thinking architects are including a lift as a standard feature in new build homes. Here’s why.
Tips For Choosing The Right Lift For You
Here are some of the main points to consider, to help you choose the most appropriate type of lift for the building.
All Homes Required To Have Step Free Access Under Rule Reforms
All new homes in England will be required to have step-free access under proposed changes to the Building Regulations.
Tips For Applying For A Disabled Facilities Grant
It may be possible to obtain a grant to cover some or all of the fees from your local authority, if you live in England or Wales.
Complaint Over Lack Of Step-Free Station Access
A disabled man has spoken to the media about his distressing experience when attempting to change platforms at Milton Keynes Central station.
New Lift Approved For Leyton Tube Station
Leyton tube station in East London has been approved for refurbishment work, including the addition of new lifts to enable step-free access to all the platforms.
Royal Lift Is Fit For A Queen
According to reports, the queen has been experiencing mobility problems in the months leading up to the Jubilee celebrations, and has pulled out of several public events.
Heritage Sector Calls For More Accessibility Support
New research reveals that three-quarters of heritage workers think that accessibility is extremely or very important at their organisation.
What Are LOLER Regulations?
The acronym LOLER stands for Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. T
Elizabeth Line Set To Open With Step-Free Access
All 41 of the new stations will have step-free access from street level to the platforms.