Tips and Product Guides

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 ...

Stair nosing refers to the rounded, bevelled or squared end of the step. Stair treads are the flat area of the step which you place your foot onto.  In schools, railway stations, public buildings, factories and offshore, anti-slip stair treads and anti-slip nosing are commonly installed as a way to reduce the risk for slips and ...

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 ...

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 ...

At The Ramp People we understand that choosing a wheelchair ramp can be difficult, especially if it is the first time you are purchasing a ramp. We have a team of dedicated experts on hand available via phone, email, WhatsApp and web chat to assist with all of your enquiries, whether you are seeking a lightweight portable ramp which can be stored ...

Here at The Ramp People are passionate about helping older pets with mobility problems or smaller animals who need assistance getting up into cars, beds, steps and more. We have recently expanded our Dog Ramp range to include a number of new pet ramps and pet steps. Designed to be lightweight and portable, they can easily be set-up for a number of ...

Mobility aids, including wheelchair ramps and threshold ramps are eligible for VAT relief to those who are disabled and registered charities. Within the UK, those with disabilities and registered charities are able to purchase products without the VAT. VAT relief is available on a range of products and services, some of which are listed below. ...

We have recently introduced a new Aluminium Wedge Ramp to our range. This new ramp, which is designed to help you overcome heights of 60mm - 170mm offers a 1000kg capacity. The loading ramp is perfect to be used as a pallet truck loading ramp, trolley ramp, flight case ramp and more. Easily overcome kerbs, enter containers and access buildings. ...

Unlike most of our aluminium loading ramps, our mobile Yard Ramps are made of steel and are suitable for unloading forklifts, scissor lifts and genies. The ramps can also be used in other situations; for example, we have supplied them to customers who created a temporary aisle or who needed a mobile loading ramp to position vehicles on a stage at a ...

Make your taxi wheelchair accessible with our temporary and fixed solutions. Perfect for manual and electric scooters.

When loading and unloading containers it is important to find the right container ramp for your requirements. We offer an extensive variety of container ramps from off the shelf solutions to custom solutions. Our container ramp range includes rubber container ramps, aluminium container ramps and steel ramps. The ramps can be used to easily load ...

Recycled Rubber Ramps!If you have read our other blogs, you probably know that our rubber threshold ramps are great solutions to allow people to overcome door thresholds, curbs and over low heights. What you may not know is that all of our Rubber Ramps are eco friendly and are made from 100% recycled rubber! They are a cheap and simple solution ...