Many people provide everyday care without thinking of themselves as carers. With the right home adaptations daily life can become easier for the person receiving support and those around them.
Blog
The Stiltz Healthcare Blog brings together a range of news, articles and insights on a selection of real-world topics. The content explores guidance, clinical considerations and practical outcomes as well as covering lighter person-centric subjects such as ways in which to maintain a healthy lifestyle when ageing, plus hints and tips to live well and independently.
Technical Support that Sits Quietly Behind Every Successful Installation
When a homelift is prescribed as part of a home adaptation, the focus is rightly on the individual, their safety, independence and long-term needs. But behind each installation is a dedicated team making sure the technical detail is right.
Meet the Stiltz Trusted Assessors.
The Stiltz Trade Team comprises colleagues from business development, Trusted Assessors, technical support and order processing / administration. Each individual works closely with private and local authority occupational therapists, case managers and housing adaptations officers.
“You’re Only as Old as You Feel”: Redefining Later Life
A growing number of older adults in the UK are keen to challenge outdated ideas about ageing and strive to be just as ambitious, creative and independent in later life as at any other stage.
Exporting innovation: How the Department for International Trade supports Stiltz Homelifts with its global vision.
As the future-proofed alternative to outdated stairlifts, homelifts by Stiltz continue to drive change around the world. This UK-based manufacturer is still a relative fledgling in the assistive product sector with only 13 years of heritage.
Stiltz three-point key to supporting social housing providers at Autumn DFG Champions Roadshows
As specialists who deliver homelifts through Disabled Facilities Grants, at this Autumn’s DFG Champions Roadshows Stiltz will focus on how this unique holistic service is available to social housing providers.
Stiltz attending all OTAC 2024 conferences to reinforce the importance of safe inter-floor transfers
Stiltz will be present at all OTAC ’24 events to provide insight on how the company works closely with housing and HCPs to help deliver sustainable outcomes for clients by calling on a range of homelift solutions.
A New Year’s Revolution
New Year’s Resolutions can be more of a pain than a gain, but here’s one which requires no heavy lifting. Taking on the Dry January Challenge and dropping the drink has more going for it than you think!
New, more versatile Stiltz Trio Classic L Homelift unveiled at OT Show
New, more versatile Stiltz Trio Classic L Homelift unveiled at OT Show. Supported by Stuart Barrow, Occupational Therapist, we have unveiled our new Trio Classic L Homelift at the 2023 OT Show. Delegates were able to get onboard the Trio Classic L for the first time and engage with the on-stand team regarding its capabilities.
Headline Sponsor Stiltz Homelifts to deliver CPD and DFG guidance at all OTAC 2023 events
Stiltz Homelifts will present Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) at every Occupational Therapy Adaptations Conference (OTAC) during 2023 in response to growing demand from housing adaptation professionals.
Stiltz CPD seminars at 2022 OTAC will detail ‘Homelift in-home Enablement’
To support Occupational Therapists throughout 2022, we will be exhibiting and presenting our CPD seminar ‘How Homelifts Facilitate In-Home Enablement’ at the Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conferences around the UK (OTAC).
Stiltz Homelifts’ commercial excellence confirmed with Advanced CHAS Accreditation
Stiltz Homelifts’ commercial excellence confirmed with Advanced CHAS Accreditation. Stiltz Homelifts is pleased to announce accreditation to the Advanced Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). Stiltz manufactures domestic lifts that enable positive living and ageing in place, with ethical selling and supply chain practices strictly adhered to.
Stiltz Homelifts’ Comprehensive Guide to Disabled Facilities Grants
We are supporters of Foundations, the National Body for Home Improvement Agencies in England. Their website is a leading resource for Disabled Facilities Grants and has published our guide: ‘Making caseloads easier for Grant and Technical Officers…’
Occupational Therapists to discover why Stiltz Homelifts provide better client outcomes at OTAC Reading
Stiltz will demonstrate at OTAC Reading why its range of proven homelifts deliver successful outcomes for OTs and their clients with inaccessible housing.
Correcting misconceptions about home lifts
To help healthcare professionals achieve better client outcomes, Occupational Therapist Stuart Barrow covers the most common misunderstandings about domestic home lifts – from fire safety to Disabled Facilities Grants.
Stiltz to support accessibility professionals with proven homelift solutions at OTAC Chester
At OTAC Chester (Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference), Stiltz will be presenting its range of proven homelifts alongside supportive material to assist professionals responsible for specifying appropriate access solutions in the community.
Stiltz to demonstrate appropriate homelift provision at OTAC Southampton
At OTAC Southampton (Occupational Therapy Adaptation Conference), product specialists from Stiltz Homelifts will be exhibiting a range of expert material to assist professionals responsible for client independence in the home.
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation and the importance of accessible housing
Our latest blog discusses the importance of accessible housing for spinal cord injured adults, the role housing plays during rehabilitation and the impact on your clients physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Suitably Adapted Homes and the Impact on Disabled Parents
Being a parent with disabilities is in many ways no different from being an able-bodied parent.
Stiltz platinum sponsorship to strengthen RCOT Virtual Conference
At the Royal College of Occupational Therapist Annual Conference 2021, Stiltz will be showcasing its range of domestic home lifts and how its client-centric approach reflects OT best practice.
OTAC Leeds to host latest Stiltz CPD seminar on appropriate homelift assessment
At OTAC Leeds, Gino Farruggio, a senior specialist from Stiltz Homelifts, will be illustrating how homelift applications can support individuals in increasing independence in the home.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults Mental Health and Wellbeing
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on everyone, forcing people to isolate, shield and minimise contact with friends and family.
Stiltz CPD seminar to examine homelift assessments and outcomes at OTAC Exeter
With the pandemic compromising client mobility and well-being, Stiltz will be exploring the role of effective homelift applications during the pandemic at its inaugural CPD seminar of this year – OTAC Exeter, 26th May 2021.
Reablement through home lifts: restoring independence and wellbeing at home
As Occupational Therapists we work within numerous areas, but the common goal is to create purposeful occupation through therapeutic intervention. Often, we have to balance the ability to provide reablement with the limitations of the services we have available to us.
Can home lifts be the key to positive mental health in an ageing society?
As our population ages, health and wellbeing issues develop. Compromised mobility is a common problem which can lead to chronic challenges such as loss of self-esteem, plus isolation and loneliness if living alone.
Five reasons why you might prescribe a homelift
If you are supporting a client with restricted mobility, you are continually aware they might be at risk of a fall when using the stairs in their home. Falls can result in medical intervention as well as ongoing care during rehabilitation.
Lowering the Cost of Care – how appropriate home adaptations can reduce public and private financial pressures
An increasing number of older people live with long-term health conditions and restricted mobility, meaning independent living is more important than ever.
Safety on Stairs – an illustration of how home lifts deliver better occupational performance in the community
If mobility becomes challenging due to age, disability, or health issues, use of stairs can increase the risk of injury in the home. Relevant home adaptations can prevent trips and falls, leading to increased independence and mental wellbeing.
Disabled Facilities Grants – a definitive guide for Healthcare Professionals
A DFG is provided by the local authority to install home lifts, stairlifts, ramps, accessible baths/showers and other accessible adaptions in the home. These are provided with the aim of enabling disabled adults & children to lead more independent lives whilst supporting families & carers.
Stiltz Home Lift 4k video consultations enhance customer experience
Providing a high-definition virtual showroom, multi-award-winning Stiltz Homelifts is supporting vulnerable clients with the latest video technology through its hi-tech South African business partner.
