What is Shopmobility?
Shopmobility is a scheme which lends manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and powered scooters to members of the public with limited mobility to shop and to visit leisure and commercial facilities within the town, city or shopping centre.
Who can use Shopmobility?
Shopmobility is for anyone, young or old, whether their impairment is temporary or permanent.
It is available for those with injuries, long or short-term impairments – anyone who needs help with mobility. Shopmobility is about the freedom to get around.
You do not need to be registered disabled to use it.
Why is Shopmobility necessary?
With the introduction of shopping malls and pedestrianised areas, it has become increasingly difficult to access all areas of a town or city if you have a mobility impairment.
Shopmobility schemes actively encourage inclusion and equality by providing wheelchairs, powerchairs and power scooters for people to use them.
With Shopmobility you can continue to access your local centre either independently, or with family and friends.
How much does it cost?
All schemes operate slightly differently:
Southampton Shopmobility
There is a small charge for using the service:
£2.50 per daily hire for Non Members
£1.50 per daily hire for Members (Membership £5.00, renewable every January)
Wessex Shopmobility:
For a membership fee of £10 per year you can join Wessex Shopmobility and access the services at any of the below locations.
Hire charges still apply and may vary depending on site:
Andover - 01264 352000
Chichester - 023 9245 5444
Eastleigh - 023 8090 2402
Fareham - 01329 282929
Gosport - 023 9250 2692
Havant - 023 9245 5444
Portsmouth - 023 9281 6973
Southampton City - 023 8063 1263
Southampton West Quay - 023 8063 6100
Waterlooville - 023 9245 5444
Winchester - 01962 842626
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