Central Mobility

Central Mobility is a family-run, independent stairlift specialist and mobility supplier based at Broughton Astley near Leicester, with a second division covering the South West from Bridgwater. As well as supplying, installing, servicing and renting stairlifts, it sells a broad range of mobility equipment, with a strong emphasis on value, including low-cost rental stairlifts and reconditioned options.

Stairlifts are the core of the business. The company supplies new, reconditioned and rental stairlifts, with new lifts carrying a two-year warranty and a free first service, and reconditioned lifts a 12-month warranty. Rental stairlifts start from a low weekly cost with no long-term contract, which suits a temporary need. It also buys back unwanted used stairlifts. Brands worked with include Acorn, Brooks, Handicare, Minivator and Meditek.

Alongside stairlifts, Central Mobility supplies mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rise-and-recline chairs, adjustable profiling beds, bath lifts and bathing aids, mobile hoists, walking aids and daily living aids. Free home surveys and measuring are offered, and VAT exemption is available for eligible customers, so it can act as a single supplier for several needs.

Central Mobility covers much of England, with stairlift rental focused within around 70 miles of Leicester and a South West division serving Somerset, Bristol and the surrounding area. For people who want an established stairlift specialist with new, reconditioned and rental options, plus a wider mobility range and free surveys, the company offers a practical, value-led service. The team can advise on the right stairlift, scooter or chair for a person’s needs.

At a glance

• Type: family-run stairlift specialist and mobility supplier
• Stairlifts: new, reconditioned and rental, with buy-back of used lifts
• Also: scooters, wheelchairs, riser-recliners, beds, bathing aids and daily living aids
• Brands: Acorn, Brooks, Handicare, Minivator, Meditek
• Service: free home survey, installation, servicing and repairs, VAT exemption
• Based in: Broughton Astley, Leicester (plus a South West division)

Frequently asked questions

What does Central Mobility supply?

They supply new, reconditioned and rental stairlifts, plus mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rise-and-recline chairs, adjustable beds, bath lifts, hoists, walking aids and daily living aids.

Do they offer rental stairlifts?

Yes. Rental stairlifts start from a low weekly cost with no long-term contract, which suits a temporary need, and they also buy back unwanted used stairlifts.

Where are they based and which areas do they cover?

Their head office is at Broughton Astley, near Leicester, with a South West division at Bridgwater. They cover much of England, with stairlift rental focused within around 70 miles of Leicester.

What warranty comes with their stairlifts?

New stairlifts come with a two-year warranty and a free first service, while reconditioned stairlifts carry a 12-month warranty.

Do they offer free home surveys?

Yes. They provide free home surveys and measuring, and VAT exemption is available for eligible customers.