Research notes

Sources and research policy

We use official UK manufacturer and supplier information where possible, with government and NHS guidance for funding, VAT, approvals and home assessments.

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What the figures mean

The figures shown relate to specific products or versions. We distinguish internal cabin dimensions, external dimensions, footprint and floor opening. A weight limit or warranty period for one model should not be assumed to apply to every lift from the same supplier. This is a buying guide based on published information. It isn't a product test and it can't replace an installation survey.

Price information

Price pages identify the supplier, check date, published starting point and VAT uncertainty. We do not describe a supplier’s price as a market average. A complete quote must establish equipment, installation, building work and ongoing costs.

Gaps and conflicting information

We couldn't access the Brooks or Handicare UK websites when we checked this information. Brooks’ current range details are therefore withheld. Handicare model features use Companion’s official UK pages, with the source identified.

The Stiltz Trio page contains differing door and sensor descriptions; exact version needs written confirmation. Terry’s Harmony FE page also mixes wording about powered-door inclusion. One Pollock dimensional row appears inconsistent and has not been reproduced. We couldn't confirm Wessex weight limits and warranty details from the product pages we checked.

We removed older Which? price ranges and exact Stannah prices that we could no longer confirm. No review scores, supplier rankings or recommendation badges have been invented.

Keeping the information useful

Check dates record this editorial review, not a guarantee that every source was recently updated by its publisher. Recheck the product drawing and quotation before purchase. Prices, terms, ranges, commercial arrangements, grant rules and VAT guidance need periodic review. Send corrections through our contact page.