An independent family-run Lincoln firm is looking forward to a bright future after relocating to bigger and better premises.

Dolphin Mobility has just moved from Exchange Road in Lincoln to a large consolidated site on Station Road in North Hykeham where it hopes tocontinue to expand.

The firm specialises in the supply, installation, maintenance and relocationof stairlifts and other mobility products such as ramps and specially designed chairs.

In just eight years Dolphin Mobility (East Midlands) Ltd has grown from just three employees to 15 and it now operates across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Hull.

Judith Hambrook, who became a director of the company in 2006 after the death of her husband Steve, says the new premises will open up a range of possibilities for Dolphin Mobility.

"Our new base is much bigger than our old premises, and it's brought everything together under one roof," said Judith. 

"At our old site we had three separate units, but now all our staff are together which means improved efficiency, better communication and a real boost for staff morale.

"We're certainly getting a lot of positive comments from people and our visitors are really noticing the difference in quality when they come in."

The larger premises will allow Dolphin Mobility to supply a wider range of lifts and other products and provides an opportunity for the firm to branch out into other areas such as mobility aids, adaptations and bathroom equipment.

"We've been looking for new premises for four or five years and this location is perfect," said Judith.

"We wanted to be to the south of the city on a main road with passing traffic but where there is also easy access for people with mobility difficulties."

Judith says Dolphin Mobility is riding out the recession because there is always a need for mobility products whatever the state of the economy. And she feels that people are happy to support a local family-run firm which is independent and therefore not tied to any particular supplier.

"Our aim is to improve people's quality of life and help them to remain in their own home for as long as possible," said Judith. "Now that we've moved into our new premises we're keen to encourage local people to drop by and see what we have to offer."