How long did the stairlift get used?

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Just thinking about getting one installed for DPM and wondering whether really they are a bit of a hopeless gesture - maybe she'd be better moving downstairs?

My parents got one quite early (mum is a plan ahead type person) for Dad, who was gradually becoming more frail, for the first 2-3 years he only used it when he needed to carry stuff up the stairs, but now uses it all the time (it is not possible to live downstairs in their house). It was also useful when mum fell and broke her leg a few months ago but she doesn't need it now and is physically fully fit again. They are nowhere near needing to leave their house for any other reason yet so it has been well worth getting.

Mum used it for 6 months, but she got too poorly and had to go to a care home then it was no longer used.

Grandfather in law used his for 10 years. It was bought as a refurbishment and sold on again to another home afterwards.

They've used this company. It doesn't mention removal on their website but I'm fairly certain it is included from seeing their leaflet in her house.

https://northeaststairlifts.co.uk/rental

They do only cover the North East and North Yorkshire however.

We used Home Stairlifts | Affordable and Easy To Use Stairlifts who cover 'Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Middlesex'
for the reconditioned one we got.

My Dad used his for over 10 years.

6 years so far. Not possible to live downstairs. Not willing to move to a more suitable property. Rented. Has broken down
numerous times with disastrous consequences:

My late mum used her stairlift for about 10 yrs , it was brilliant .