The new EMI-Lift®, a unique and exciting passenger lift design for EMI units
A Care Home lift designed around the user!
Britton Price have launched what is believed to be the first passenger lift to have been designed around the needs of those living with dementia and their carers. Every aspect of how those living with dementia interface with a lift has been considered. Following consultation with the Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling and our own care home customers we believe that our Registered Design* is a major breakthrough in EMI unit design.
Supportive, safe and enabling
We listened carefully to the professionals and made over 20 changes to a typical lift design. Every aspect from lighting to flooring and from push buttons to contrast and colours has been considered. Our aim has been to design a passenger lift which is user friendly in an EMI home setting, makes the life of the carer easier and aids the movement of people around the home.
- High contrast door surrounds
- Greatly increased but softly diffused lighting
- Pictogram pushbuttons aid navigation
- Flooring colour matches the landing
- No mirrors or reflective surfaces
- Reminiscence boards provide a point of focus
"The EMI-Lift® is a truly imaginative lift development. A passenger lift which has been designed specifically for homes which cater for all forms of dementia."
Dementia aware design
Lighting levels have been greatly increased but diffused. The large analogue clock acts as a reminder and the reminiscence board on the rear wall is designed to calm and interest the user.
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what's important
The high contrast handrail and skirting provide very clear visual indicators and help to give greater confidence to the user whose contrast sensitivity may be diminished.
Read MoreCustomised car buttons
The car and landing push buttons are of a unique design to aid the residents and feature the floor number, the floor title and a pictorial image, reinforcing the main use of the floor.
Read MoreMatching floor and landing
colours
By matching the car floor colouring to that used on the landing carpet we aim to avoid a 'step over' or even a 'black hole' appearance which might be perceived from more traditional lift flooring.
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