Wheelchair Lifts future proof & increase comfort.
Navigating multi-storey buildings can pose significant challenges for wheelchair users and have a significant impact on their daily lives and independence. Moreover, barriers to easy mobility can be especially pronounced within the familiar setting of the home. The struggle to move between different floors can hamper autonomy, underscoring the need for inclusive design. When it comes to addressing these challenges, a wheelchair lift emerges as a practical solution, bridging the gap between floors and enabling seamless mobility.
Wheelchair Lifts are a smart investment.
At SWIFT Lifts, we specialise in installing wheelchair lifts that enhance accessibility and foster inclusivity, ensuring that those with mobility challenges can navigate their surroundings with ease. Through our expertise and dedicated services, we can help transform homes and public spaces into environments where everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can lead a more accessible and fulfilling life.
Wheelchair Lifts with minimal footprint
Create a More Accessible and Inclusive Space with a Wheelchair Lift
Also known as a vertical platform lift, a wheelchair lift is a mechanical device designed to make every floor of a building accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility issues. These lifts typically comprise a platform that can accommodate a wheelchair and its occupant as it moves vertically along a guide system. As wheelchair lifts can be installed both indoors and outdoors, they can offer good accessibility in homes, offices and public buildings. In this way, they contribute to creating a more inclusive environment by enabling individuals with disabilities to navigate spaces that may have steps or changes in elevation.
Enhanced accessibility
Wheelchair lifts significantly improve accessibility by providing a practical and convenient solution for individuals with mobility challenges to navigate buildings with more than one storey. Their inclusive design ensures that any type of property, private or public, is accessible to all, promoting equal opportunities for participation.
Independence and autonomy
Installing a wheelchair lift also empowers individuals with mobility issues, giving them the freedom to move independently between floors. This increased autonomy fosters a sense of self-reliance and reduces their dependence on help from others, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.
Home adaptations
In residential settings, a wheelchair lift makes it possible for individuals to remain in their homes. By eliminating barriers such as stairs, they will be able to access all areas, preserving the familiarity and comfort of their living environment.
Safety and ease of use
Modern wheelchair lifts are designed with a strong emphasis on safety, featuring secure platforms, user-friendly controls and reliable mechanisms. This ensures a smooth and safe user experience, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Versatility in design
Wheelchair lifts are available in a variety of designs to suit different architectural and spatial requirements. The versatility of these devices allows for customisation based on specific needs and space constraints.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Wheelchair Lift
If you’re thinking about installing an internal or external wheelchair lift, it is important to weigh your options carefully to ensure you’ll find the best solution for your particular needs.
1. Lift type
Today, you can choose from a wide range of wheelchair lifts on the market, including shaftway lifts, enclosed vertical lifts and unenclosed platform lifts. But whatever your preference, you must ensure that your lift will have the necessary features and functionalities to meet your mobility needs, space requirements and aesthetic preferences.
2. Lift size
As wheelchair lifts come in various sizes, you should measure the available space within your property to determine the ideal lift size. The lift must be able to accommodate the number of passengers and/or mobility devices you wish to transport.
3. Safety and security features
As user safety is always paramount, you should only consider wheelchair lifts that come with essential safety features, such as emergency stop buttons, and start and stop functions. Moreover, you need to ensure they comply with UK and European safety standards.
4. Installation and maintenance
As some wheelchair lifts may be complicated to install or maintain, it is always a good idea to seek professional guidance to help you make an informed decision. In addition, remember to ask whether the lift will require regular inspections and servicing.
5. Your budget
The cost of installing a wheelchair lift will depend on its features and functionalities as well as the level of customisations you wish to add. At SWIFT Lifts, our team will be ready to offer expert advice to help you find a platform lift that suits your budget and functional needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to deliver and install my wheelchair lift?
We can deliver the lift six weeks after ordering and install it within one to three days.
Do I need to secure planning permission?
This will depend on the size and scale of the project. However, rest assured that the majority of wheelchair lift installations will only require a standard building notice application, which we can arrange on your behalf.
How much will it cost?
The cost will depend on several factors, such as the scale of the project, your preferred lift type and any customisations you wish to add. For more information, we would encourage you to contact a member of our team who will be happy to answer your questions.
Do you provide ongoing support and lift maintenance?
Yes, we do. Our engineers are on hand 24/7 to provide support, lift repairs and maintenance.
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SWIFT comes in 2 models.
SWIFT Pro
SWIFT Pro is our most advanced home lift with several options for personalised settings. Available in 4 sizes and 5 different colours with a capacity of 250kg – 400kg. Different floor options by Danish design company Ege Carpets, one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of sustainable high-quality carpets.
SWIFT Pro home lift
SWIFT Lite
SWIFT Lite is our basic home lift designed to meet the requirements of a limited budget without compromising on style and comfort. Available in 4 sizes and 3 different colours with a capacity of 250kg – 400kg.
SWIFT Lite home lift
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| Double glass with built in auto opener/closer: | |
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| 10” dynamic Touch display: | |
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| ArtWall with LED: | |
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| Adjustable shaft and carrier lights: | |
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| Personalized naming of floors: | |
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1) Possible to change speed from display.
2) Optional
3) 5 year + 10 years of drive system
4) European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
5) White as standard. RGB optional.
6) Full operation
SWIFT Pro has a dynamic touch display with advanced features and customisable interface.
SWIFT Lite comes with classic push buttons.
