Tips and Product Guides

Wheel stops or parking blocks come in three different materials: concrete, plastic and rubber. All of these come with their own pros and cons - but here at The Ramp People we believe that rubber comes out top every time. We have a new range of wheel stops for sale online, all made from 100% recycled rubber to give you the most energy efficient, ...

Here at The Ramp People we stock a massive range of 1100mm modular wheelchair ramp parts, kits and hand rails; fantastic for keeping you safe during icy, wet and cold conditions. As the cold weather has arrived, the path ways and steps to your house or workplace could become icy and slippery. Our modular ramp parts, kits and hand rails are ...

Here at The Ramp People we constantly think about how to make life easier for our customers. How to get the correct measurements for the right ramp can be tricky. So, we have created a video with instructions on how to get the right measurements of your door frame so we can ensure that the connection between the modular access ramps and ...

We've found that the majority of existing ramps, temporary and permanent, are not compliant to Part ‘M’ of the Building Regulations. From busy bars in Central London to Exhibition Centres in the midlands - most have ramp access but only a very small percentage comply with the regulations on paper. Even the ramp at Heathrow Terminal 3 Arrivals ...

Loading ramps provide the ultimate safe and simple method to manoeuvring your vehicles and industrial equipment into your truck and van. Here at The Ramp People we supply a great range of truck ramps and van ramps suitable for all industries and we understand the importance of being able to rely on them all year round. We have highlighted some ...

From 2005 onwards disabled access into buildings was covered by the ‘Disability Discrimination Act 2005’ otherwise known as DDA, however, this was superseded 5 years later by the Equalities Act 2010. The phrase ‘DDA Compliance’ is leftover from 2005 but technically it is no longer relevant and can actually be extremely misleading and ...

Modular Ramps - Rules and RegulationsThe Modular Ramps (modular wheelchair ramp systems) from The Ramp People has been carefully designed from fully modular components and can be adjusted to suit your needs perfectly, they feature a 5 year guarantee and are tough, durable and most importantly are compliant with Part K & Part M (1 & 6) Building ...

Here at the Ramp Factory, one of our most common requests is for wheelchair ramps that can bridge door thresholds. This handy guide will give you a better idea of the factors you need to consider when choosing an access ramp that is up to the challenge of negotiating these common obstacles. Getting your wheelchair or mobility scooter over a ...

If you are disabled and need help or advice to start a new job or keep your current one, then you will be interested to read about the Government’s Access to Work scheme. This scheme can assist you by providing grants and advice to help you to start a new job or keep your current one. Access to work can help you in financial ways by providing ...