Perch-style seat
The perch seat allows the user to travel in a near-standing position, reducing the need to fully sit down.
Straight stairlift range
Freedom Straight Stairlift SP
A specialist straight stairlift with a perch seat, designed for users who may find it difficult to bend their knees or sit fully while using the stairs.
SP straight perch stairlift
A specialist perch stairlift for more upright travel
The Freedom Straight Stairlift SP is designed for situations where a traditional seated stairlift may not be comfortable or practical. Its perch-style seat allows the user to travel in a more upright position, reducing the need to fully bend the knees or hips.
The SP may also provide more clearance on narrow stairs, making it a useful option where both user comfort and staircase space need careful consideration.
Product overview
A specialist straight stairlift with a perch seat
The Freedom Straight Stairlift SP is designed for users who may find a traditional seated stairlift uncomfortable or difficult to use. Its perch-style seat allows the user to travel in a more upright position, reducing the need to fully bend the knees or hips.
Based around the reliable mechanics of the S3 model, the SP can be a useful option where upright travel, comfort and staircase clearance all need careful consideration.
Best suited to
Straight staircases
Seat type
Perch-style seat
Travel position
More upright posture
Useful where
Knee or hip bending is difficult
Key features
Specialist features for more upright stairlift travel
The SP is designed for situations where a standard seated stairlift may not be the most comfortable or practical option.
Helpful for knee or hip restrictions
The SP may be suitable where restricted knee flexion or hip movement makes a traditional seated position uncomfortable.
More staircase clearance
The upright seating position can provide more clearance on narrow stairs compared with some standard seated stairlift options.
Fold-away design
The perch seat and armrests fold away when the stairlift is not being used, helping keep the staircase clearer for others.
Simple paddle controls
The armrest paddle control is designed to make everyday movement up and down the stairs straightforward.
Remote call and send handsets
Wireless remote handsets allow the stairlift to be called or sent between floors when needed.
Upright travel
More clearance where sitting fully is difficult
The SP perch stairlift is designed to help users travel in a more upright position. This can be useful where bending the knees or hips fully is uncomfortable, restricted or not practical.
Because the user does not need to sit in the same way as a traditional stairlift, the SP may also help provide more clearance on narrower staircases, subject to survey and suitability.
Specialist design
Perch seat
Designed for a more upright travel position where a standard seated stairlift may not be suitable.
Safety and comfort
Designed to support a more upright travel position
The SP is designed for users who may find a traditional seated stairlift difficult or uncomfortable. Its perch-style seat helps support a more upright position while travelling on suitable straight staircases.
Simple controls, safety sensors and user support features help make the SP feel controlled, steady and reassuring during everyday use.
Perch seat support
The perch-style seat helps the user travel without needing to sit fully, which may be useful where knee or hip movement is limited.
Harness or belt support
User support is provided to help keep the travelling position steady and secure while the stairlift is in use.
Safety sensors
Built-in safety sensors help stop the stairlift if an obstruction is detected on the stairs.
Simple paddle controls
The armrest paddle control is designed to make movement up and down the stairs straightforward.
Fold-away armrests
The perch seat and armrests fold away when not in use, helping reduce the space taken up on the staircase.
Battery support
Battery operation helps the stairlift remain usable during short power interruptions, with charging when parked at the rail ends.
Survey and installation
Recommended only after a careful home survey
The SP is a specialist straight stairlift, so a home survey is especially important. The survey checks your staircase, measurements, standing position, mobility needs and whether a perch-style stairlift is suitable.
Where the SP is the right fit, it is installed by the stairlift manufacturer, helping ensure the product is fitted correctly and supported in line with the manufacturer’s own standards.
Peace of mind included
- Manufacturer installation
- At least 12 months’ guarantee
- Support during the guarantee period
- 12-month service arrangement included
Free stairlift survey
Could a perch stairlift be the right option?
The SP may be suitable where sitting fully is difficult or where a more upright travel position is needed. A free home survey is the best way to confirm whether a perch stairlift is suitable for your staircase and individual needs.
SP FAQs
Questions about the Freedom Straight Stairlift SP
Useful answers about the SP perch stairlift, including suitability, upright travel, comfort, safety and installation.
What is a perch stairlift?
A perch stairlift allows the user to travel in a more upright position rather than sitting fully. This can be useful for people who find it difficult to bend their knees or hips.
Who might the SP perch stairlift suit?
The SP may be suitable for users who struggle with a traditional seated position, have restricted knee or hip movement, or need a more upright travel position on a straight staircase.
Is the SP suitable for narrow staircases?
The SP may provide more clearance on some narrow staircases because the user travels in a more upright position. Suitability depends on the staircase layout and would be confirmed during a home survey.
Does the SP fold away when not in use?
Yes. The perch seat and armrests fold away when the stairlift is not being used, helping reduce the space taken up on the staircase.
Does the SP have safety support?
Yes. The SP includes practical safety features such as user support, safety sensors and simple controls to help make travel feel steady and controlled.
Can the SP be called between floors?
Yes. Remote call and send handsets allow the stairlift to be moved between floors when needed.
Does the SP need a home survey?
Yes. The SP is a specialist stairlift, so a home survey is needed to check the staircase, user position, measurements and suitability before any recommendation is made.
Who installs the SP stairlift?
Where the SP is recommended, it is installed by the stairlift manufacturer and supported in line with the manufacturer’s own installation standards.
Does the SP include a guarantee?
Yes. The SP includes at least 12 months’ manufacturer guarantee, with support during the guarantee period and a 12-month service arrangement included.