Help with the cost of a stairlift or home adaptation
Before committing to a private purchase, it can be worth checking whether an assessment, grant or VAT relief may apply.
Disabled Facilities Grants
Age UK explains that larger adaptations may qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant, subject to the rules and assessment process. A stairlift can fall within the kinds of adaptations such grants may cover.
VAT relief
Some goods and services supplied to disabled people can qualify for VAT relief when the legal conditions are met. Do not assume every buyer or installation is automatically zero-rated.
Grant processes can involve assessment and approval. Ordering work first may affect what support is available, so ask the relevant council or adviser about the process before signing a contract.
VAT and grant questions answered
Our expanded VAT and grants guide distinguishes disability-related zero rating, the reduced rate for qualifying installed mobility aids for older people, and the different grant arrangements across the UK.
A grant is not automatic, and it is not a substitute for any required building approvals. Check the process before work starts and ask who will fund ongoing servicing after installation.