Perch seat: for narrow staircases or users with restricted hip movement
If you have restricted movement in the knee or hip joints you may find sitting painful. In these situations a perch Smart seat may be the best solution for you.
A Perch seat means that the user is almost in a standing position when they are using the lift. There is a shortened seat (and retractable seat belt) which provides a stable support area for users to ‘perch’ on. This means that Perch Seats may also provide a solution for particularly narrow staircases where a user would not have room to travel in a seated position.
Upholstery is available in a choice of six colours.
Your Handicare supplier will be able to advise you which seat is most suited to your needs.
Maximum capacity with Handicare 2000 115kg/18st.
- Powered footplate: To maximize free space, you can automatically fold up the footplate.
- Body Harness: Designed for those who need extra support.

A Handicare Stairlift is installed somewhere in the world every quarter of an hour.
Handicare Stairlift are a popular choice for people around the world when it comes to choosing a solution to help them get up and down stairs.
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