Evacuation Chairs and the Law: Enhancing Safety in Multi-Storey Buildings
Evacuation chairs are essential safety devices designed to help individuals with limited mobility, disabilities, or injuries safely navigate stairs and exit a building during emergencies. They are typically installed as a precautionary measure in multi-storey buildings, residential flats, commercial premises, schools, hospitals and workplaces.
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Understanding Key Accessibility Regulations in the UK
The UK has a wide range of laws designed to promote equality and make spaces, services, and digital platforms accessible to all. In this article, we’ll break down the main accessibility regulations and explain what they mean for organisations and individuals alike and how they assist those living with disabilities.Equality Act 2010 The ...
Introducing Trust Care Rollators - Stylish, Compact Mobility Aids
Introducing Trust Care Rollators At The Ramp People we stock a wide range of rollators from leading brands including Rehasense, Drive DeVilbiss and Stander. We are excited to announce we now stock Trust Care Rollators, including the Lets Move Rollator, Lets Go Out Rollator, Lets Shop Rollator and Lets Go Indoors Rollators.
Trust Care is ...
Choosing The Best Pet Ramps For Elderly Dogs
As dogs age, many benefit from the added support of a ramp to help them get in and out of the car or navigate steps. Ramps are also commonly used as a preventive measure for breeds prone to arthritis, hip dysplasia, and back problems, and as a temporary aid for dogs recovering from surgery.
When selecting a ramp for your dog, consider their ...
HurryCane 2 Comfort Walking Sticks Designed for Stability - New Product Alert
Meet the HurryCane 2 Comfort Walking Stick, available in a choice for four colours. This walking stick is highly recognised for its ease of use and functionality. Manufactured by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, the smart walking stick has been engineered with the human body as inspiration. Key Features of the HurryCane 2 Comfort Three-point ...
Best Ramps for Difficult Doorways: Safe and Accessible Entry Solutions for Every Home
The UK is renowned for having many of the oldest homes in Europe, with approximately 38% of homes being built before 1946. Whilst these homes add charm and character to the UK, they often lack accessibility. In recent years the UK government have introduced new laws to encourage new homes to be accessible for all. Key legislation such as the ...
Mobility Steps With Handrails: Enhancing Safety and Independence
Mobility challenges can affect anyone, whether due to age, injury, difficulties balancing or disability. Everyday tasks such as overcoming steps and doorways can become a challenge and even dangerous. Higher steps in the workplace can also be seen as a health and safety hazard.
At The Ramp People we have recently expanded our range of half steps ...
Parking Bollards & Security Posts for Driveways and Car Parks
At The Ramp People we offer an extensive range of road safety and traffic calming equipment including speed bumps, wheel stops, flow plates, speed cushions, heavy duty cable protectors and more.
We are excited to announce we are expanding our road safety range by introducing a selection of parking bollards and security posts, including ...
Introducing The AeroCarbon Range: Carbon Fibre Mobility Scooters & Powerchairs
At The Ramp People we are excited to have recently expanded our range of mobility aids to include Drive DeVilbiss's AeroCarbon range. The AeroCarbon range includes a premium lightweight powerchair and mobility scooter produced from carbon fibre. Both the powerchair and scooter are extremely compact, making them perfect for those seeking a solution ...
Why should I choose Flow Plates?
Directional Flow PlatesDirectional flow plate ramps are designed to slow vehicles and encourage the flow of one-way traffic. Commonly used in car parks, private residential areas and industrial estates, they discourage drivers from exiting or reversing through an entrance.
Directional flow plate ramps retract below ground level when a vehicle is ...
How Ramps Enhance Safety and Efficiency in Manual Handling Tasks
Manual handling is an important part of daily life for many in the workforce however it is widely recognise to come with risks which can lead to temporary or permanent injury to the employee and, in turn can lead to the risk of liability claims to the business.
It is important for companies to take the risks around manual handling seriously and ...
Wheelchair Ramps with Handrails: Accessibility for All
Providing an accessible solution for all is essential which is why our range of wheelchair ramps with handrails are a popular solution for many. Handrails provide additional support to those with limited mobility, whether you are using a walker or rollator or are risk of falling. Handrails also offer additional safety, especially for ramps which ...