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Coronavirus / COVID-19
UPDATE September 2020 We are now accepting showroom visits strictly by appointment only. Facemasks are required to be worn unless there is a medical exemption. UPDATE 8th July 2020 Following government advice on Coronavirus we are now providing our usual service with enhanced measures in place to comply with social distancing and protective equipment. Unfortunately our showroom remains closed until further notice. More information and advice about coronavirus can be found via nhs.uk/coronavirus UPDATE 25th March 2020 Following consultation with local councils and after reviewing government advice, Obam Stairlifts are closed for all routine maintenance and non-essential repairs during the Coronavirus shut-down. We are aware that…
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Merry Christmas
Obam Stairlifts would like to wish all our customers, colleagues and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Although our offices are shut over the Christmas period (24/12/2019 - 02/01/2020) we are still providing 24 hour emergency breakdown cover as usual for all our customers on 01427 787532. …
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Team Building Day
Some of our stairlift engineers enjoying a race day at Gridline Racing, Lincoln on Saturday. …
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Vacancy – Stairlift Engineer
Due to expansion we currently have a vacancy for an experienced, full time engineer to join our team. Ideally you will have a proven track record in. You will need to be self motivated, organised and have good communication skills as well as being able to work on your own and as part of a team. A current driving licence is essential. Full details of current vacancies are available by the Careers link at the top of the page.…
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Hoists and Lifting
For an older person or someone living with complex physical disabilities, accepting care and support with day-to-day activities can be challenging. Especially when your mobility becomes limited and you’re faced with the loss of your sense of independence, you may feel confused, fearful, guilty or even angry. Care may come from a variety of places. For instance from relatives and friends to care assistants. A range of equipment such as a wheelchair, stairlift, access ramp, lift and hoist could be required. Pete Morley, Director at Obam Stairlifts, explains that when it comes to investigating the use of hoists in particular, fear can…
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Obam Stairlifts Hoping for Awards Success
The team at Obam Stairlifts is celebrating after hearing they have been nominated for the prestigious Midlands Family Business Awards. Obam Stairlifts, a mobility and assisted living company, has been nominated as Best Small Family Business and will now face an in-depth interview process before the glittering awards ceremony at Derby Velodrome on Thursday 9th November. The business is automatically eligible for the ceremony’s People’s Choice Award, which is based on a public vote. All businesses taking part can ask staff, clients and families to vote for them to win the only non-judged category. Chris Butroid, Director at Obam Stairlifts, said: “It’s been a great year so far…
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Obam Champions Courageous Children
Mobility specialists Obam Stairlifts sponsored the Child of Courage Award at the Heart of Lincolnshire Community Awards on 12th September. The Child of Courage winner was Phoebe Hope Vines, a seven-year-old who lost her mum to a brain tumour in June. Despite her loss, Phoebe has gone on to raise money for Brain Tumour Research and is set to lead a team on an 11-mile walk along the Grand Union Canal on Saturday 30th September. Obam Stairlifts Director Pete Morley said: “The awards are a brilliant opportunity to congratulate some of the extraordinary people within our communities, many of whom have gone the extra…
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It’s Time to Challenge the Stigma of Mobility Equipment
There are many reasons why people use mobility equipment, both in the short and long term, but one of the challenges we face as equipment specialists is helping people overcome the perceived stigma. Despite an increase in the number of people publicly using mobility aids such as sticks, frames and scooters, people still feel uneasy when they are faced with the prospect of using mobility equipment themselves. The reality of having equipment like stairlifts, through-floor lifts and ramps installed often leaves people feeling like they’re losing their independence – but the opposite is true. Mobility equipment is designed to help people overcome physical…
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Considered Construction Boosts Business
An experienced architect, city planner or builder will already be aware of the Equality Act (2010) and its predecessor the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) in regard to ensuring disabled access to public buildings, offices or new-build homes. Being sympathetic to a wide range of disabilities and individual needs can be challenging for any business, but it’s imperative that companies think more inclusively when they’re developing their premises. According to a recent BBC Newsbeat article, UK shops risk missing out on £249bn because many are inaccessible to disabled customers. Addressing accessibility and other challenges, such as becoming a dementia-friendly workplace, can only have…
Read moreObam Seeks a Trainee Stairlift Engineer
Trainee Stairlift Engineer Position: Family-run Obam Stairlifts provides the independent supply, installation and servicing of a range of mobility equipment including stairlifts, through-floor lifts, hoists and ramps. With a showroom based in Sturton-by-Stow, just outside Lincoln, Obam Stairlifts supports customers in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and East Riding, East Anglia, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. Our team of engineers are central to everything we do and we pride ourselves on the quality of customer service delivered. Due to the success of the company, we are expanding and require a Trainee Stairlift Engineer for installations and servicing. Ideal applicants will have: Stairlift installation experience (or other relevant…
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