Stairmate Compact

In older properties, the stairwells will sometimes be quite tight, which is what makes the Stairmate Compact ideal for those situations. Despite the compact design, this unit comes complete with a powerful motor and reinforced tracks to ensure you don’t lose out on strength despite its smaller size.

Stairmate Rapid

Although all of our stair climbers make tackling stairs easy, if you need to access or evacuate a high level of a building with a lot of stairs, you could still be looking at a daunting journey. This fast moving Stairmate unit is ideal for high rise buildings as it is robust, reliable and easy to use.

Stairmate Major

The Stairmate Major has the benefit of being able to carry almost all types of wheelchair due to its large platform. Despite its size, the Stairmate Major can be transported between locations easily and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

With steel reinforced tracks and saw-tooth lugs that secure the unit onto the stairway, the Stairmate Major is a reliable and durable solution.

At K5, we understand the importance of independence, and the Stairmate stair climbers we offer can significantly improve the lives of their users. To find out more about our range of stair climbers, as well as all of the other products we supply, contact us on 01234 354 539 or send us your enquiry via our contact form.

We currently stock two ranges of wheelchair ramps, the Aerolight ramps and the Perfolight ramps. Both of them have their own unique properties which appeal to the user, and with the Aerolight ramp being lightweight and durable, it can be easily setup in any home, vehicle or businesses property with instant results. Furthermore, the design of the Aerolight allows it to be folded away into a briefcase size and with a handle, it can be placed away safely and easily without too much effort.

Constructed from anodised aluminium, the Perfolight ramps are incredibly strong yet lightweight and accompany this with their unique design options of design of telescopic, rigid and folding, you can’t go wrong with this ramp.

However, we do appreciate that it can be difficult choosing a wheelchair ramp, which is why we will offer our advice on the various products available, and outline their various pros and cons. Furthermore, for specialist equipment such as evacuation chairs, we will train you on how to use the product so that it is done so in a safe and responsible manner.

While we provide products and appropriate training on how to use it, we also are able to send out engineers to maintain the products to ensure that when you need to use them, they work. This is an important service particularly for businesses, which is one of the reasons why we have come to be recognised as one of the best within the industry.

If you require wheelchair ramps then it’s important that you are given all the information needed to make an informed decision and choose a ramp that suits your personal needs; which is why you should get in touch with us at K5.

Lightweight and Incredibly Strong that Never Let You Down

When using a wheelchair ramp regularly, you want to be sure that it is strong enough to take the weight. It’s also important that you can transport it around easily, and our range of wheelchair ramps are both durable and lightweight.

Our Perfolight ramps are built using anodised aluminium, which is an incredibly strong yet light material, while our Aerolight ramp is built using a specialised technique to provide a great weight to strength ratio. All our ramps can be folded down to briefcase size, with a travel handle allowing easy transportation and assembly.

Flexible for Use in Any Situation

With some ramps currently on the market, they are not suitable for every sort of application. While you may be able to get access to a restaurant for example, you may not be able to get to their garden area due to the fixed nature of your ramp. Our Perfolight ramp uses a new, unique design of telescopic, rigid and folding options, meaning you’ll have access regardless of the building or garden design.

K5 is a family run business and as such prioritise customer service above all else. We work with the UKs leading manufacturers in disability access products, which allow us to offer the best available. To find out more about our range of wheelchair ramps, or any of the other services we provide, complete our online contact form.

Unassisted Movement

Whereas before you may have found it difficult to ascend a flight of stairs and in some instances experience high levels of pain, the stairclimber allows you to glide upstairs without pain or assistance. It is this which appeals to many, as the feeling of independence can often diminish when you rely on a family member or loved one to help you move around.

Cost Effective

Often, for those who struggle to move around their home, they end up converting the lower floors to accommodate their restricted movement or move to a bungalow. However, for some this is not a move they can afford or wish to consider, which is why stairclimbers are the perfect solution. They are considerably less expensive than adjusting or moving home, and can be easily installed in a variety of different properties.

Improved Standard of Living

It may seem like a small adjustment, but the ability to move without aid or assistance around your own home is one of the better benefits of this product, and something that we believe can dramatically improve your standard of living.

To find out more about the benefits of stairclimbers, whether you’re a homeowner or a commercial property owner, we would strongly recommend you get in touch with us. We’ll talk you through the various products available, and help you to pinpoint the one that would best suit your property, needs and lifestyle.

Ensuring that a public access or commercial building is accessible to anyone is essential to staying within various regulations such as the Disability Discrimination Act, which makes it illegal to “run a service or provide goods or facilities in a way that makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use the service or goods”, and if breached could incur a penalty of up to £25,000.  If you are in fact managing the facilities of a building, not adhering to these guidelines and catering to the various clientele which may come through the door could be extremely detrimental to your position and that of the company you work for.

Our wheelchair ramps offer the smart solution as they keep you in line with all regulations while not hampering to daily activities of the building or the space within it. They are also cost effective as they require no construction and can simply be brought into action whenever you require their use. The wheelchair ramps we stock are available in 2 types – the first being AeroLight Ramps which are designed for use with all types of manual/electric scooters and wheelchairs, and the second being PerfoLight Ramps which are both strong and lightweight – making for easier storage.

In addition to maintaining the smooth-running of all facilities within a building, it is highly important to make them accessible to all, so use our high quality wheelchair ramps.

The stairs of any property will present a daunting prospect to anyone who struggles to move independently and will be a real danger without the right help in place. This help can’t always be that of another person and especially when in the home, it is important that you aren’t restricted to when you can go up and down the stairs. With our extensive range of stair lifts that can suit the dimensions of any home, you will be able to effortlessly make your way up and down the stairs in absolute comfort and most importantly – the utmost safety.

Our range includes stairmates that are compact and versatile enough to be manoeuvred even on very narrow staircases or winding stairs, so there is no property and therefore person that cannot benefit from the freedom of independence and access to any part of a building whenever they wish.

Our products aren’t only suited to applications in the home either, as our unique Mobilift is the perfect installation into a commercial property that saves on stair space, as it operates on its own platform and will ensure that your property includes everyone in its accessibility.

We should never sacrifice our independence, especially when in a world where everything is being made easier and more manageable. Simply take a look through our website and range of products to find out more about what we can offer you, whether it is with evacuation chairs or these stair lifts.

There are many products available throughout the UK, which have been specifically designed to enable easy-access for those who are disabled; and as someone who is responsible for a commercial, retail, private or public property, you are legally required to provide sufficient alterations. Yet, before you start making structural modifications to your property, you should first read this helpful guide on wheelchair ramps and stairlifts.

Wheelchair Ramps

Lightweight, strong and user-friendly, the wheelchair ramps available to buy from us at K5 allow wheelchair users to gain quick and convenient access to your property. They can be easily installed, and do not require alterations to the building itself, which coincidentally make them very cost-effective and one of our most popular products.

Stairlifts

Stairlifts are great for properties which have lots of stairs, but have no lift to enable access to the upper levels of the property for disabled individuals. It is for this reason that the stairlift is typically purchased, as it enables quick and easy access for those who with limited mobility.

For further details on the types of access products available from us at K5, please feel free to browse through our online website which provides full product descriptions of both the wheelchair ramps and stairlifts. To call us directly, simply dial 01234 354 539.

Operator Courses

In an emergency, it is vital that all of your staff and visitors can exit your commercial or office building quickly and safely. Evacuation chairs can help you to ensure that this will happen. Operator courses give you the necessary expertise to use our evacuation equipment practically and effectively. You will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of providing an effective evacuation plan, and will learn how evacuation chairs can become part of this essential plan. Our aim is to give you the confidence you need to cope in an emergency when people are relying on your help.

Train the Trainer/Cascade Courses

Train the Trainer courses give your staff the opportunity to provide high-quality Cascade Courses within your company. If a few members of your team become qualified trainers, they can in turn train their colleagues, creating a reliable network of people who are confident in the use of evacuation chairs. This ensures that your building remains safe even when those who initially completed the training leave your company. This is a cost-effective and long-term way to ensure that you can always call upon the expertise of someone who has undergone one of our high-quality courses.

All students who complete a course with K5 will be presented with a certificate which confirms their qualification, and will have the advanced skills required to keep your building, and your team, safe. Be sure to invest in this professional training when investing in one of our evacuation chairs.

Not having a wheelchair ramp at your public premises might very well be in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act which makes it illegal to “run a service or provide goods or facilities in a way which makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use the service or goods”. Breaking this law and actively discriminating against those that require wheelchair access could incur penalties of up to £25,000. The simple act of investing in one of our wheelchair ramps will avoid this and go a great length to making your building truly ‘public access’.

We have put together a selection of ramp solutions that include:

-    AeroLight Ramps: Designed for use with all types of manual and electric scooters and wheelchairs.
-    PerfoLight Ramps: Built using anodised aluminium, the PerfoLight Ramps are both incredibly strong and lightweight, making them easy to slide away and store.

Here at K5 Evacuation Chair we have the expertise to advise you on which wheelchair ramp will be best for your specific property and user needs. Whichever ramp solution you choose, the equal opportunities of anyone who enters or wishes to work with you will be ensured, allowing your building to remain easy and convenient for everyone to access.

As of October 2004, the Disability Discrimination Act made it illegal to “run a service or provide goods or facilities in a way which makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for a disabled person to use the service or goods”. It is important to guarantee that disabled visitors can access your property or service as easily as possible, and providing an effective parking provision is a key part of this.

There are a number of requirements which apply to the provision of disabled parking bays. Bays should be within 50m of the entrance to a building, and should be lined or painted to make their presence clear. One of the most important factors to consider when installing disabled parking bays is how you will monitor the use of the spaces and prevent abuse. This is where high-quality disabled parking barriers from the expert team at K5 can help.

Easy to install, these barriers feature rechargeable batteries and require no connection to the mains, which makes them an affordable solution to a common problem. Drivers use a remote control to lower the barrier as they approach the space, and once the space is vacant the barrier will pop back up to secure the bay. This is a simple yet effective way to guarantee that disabled guests can always access convenient parking when visiting your premises.

Failure to provide disabled parking could not only result in financial penalties, but also bad publicity and lost custom for your business. Invest in disabled parking barriers from K5, and guarantee that your site can be accessible for all.