The Innovation & Technology Service are the No Limits’ specialist strand, with expertise in intellectual property and product development among other things. Specialist Adviser Paul White linked Bill to engineering firm Polymet, who had the ability to make the product. And they were able to help deliver an exhaustive design and testing process involving occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social services and Lancaster University, the Stair Aid has been unveiled.

The Stair Aid can be supplied for less than a third of the cost of a stair lift and with minimal repair costs this could be a huge boost for any organisation who provide services for the elderly or disabled.

Mr Austin said: “I’m very proud of Stair Aid. It’s not that I want to get rich. The inital idea was to help people and that’s something I want to continue doing. I like to help people who are disabled.”

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