Greater Manchester ShopMobility UK

Overview

ShopMobility UK is a nationwide network of centres which hire out mobility equipment to the public. This equipment is mainly manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters so people with restricted mobility can enjoy independence outdoors. These hire services are low cost or sometimes free to all ages of people looking to access shops and leisure facilities. 

Anyone of any age can use local ShopMobility services. ShopMobility is not only for elderly individuals or people with chronic disabilities; it provides support for those restricted by temporarily illness or injury. Maybe you have broken your leg or have strength problems after an operation? Do you have a child with disabilities who needs pushing in a wheelchair? Or simply you may find walking longer distances difficult. 

Whatever your need, each centre is ready to help you access your local shops and facilities with appropriate mobility equipment. 

Centres

ShopMobility UK outlets in or close to Greater Manchester.

Manchester Arndale ShopMobility

manchesterarndale.com/stores/shopmobility/

Manchester Arndale Centre, Lower Level, Dantzic Street entrance, Manchester M4 1AZ

Contact: 0161 791 1494                

Powered and manual wheelchairs, and scooters for hire.

Opening times

Thursday – Saturday, 11.00am – 5.00pm.

Stockport ShopMobility

www.stockport.gov.uk/groups/shopmobility-stockport

Level 2, Merseyway Car Park, Stockport, SK1 1PD

Contact: 07522 559852

Loan scooters and wheelchairs to help users get around Stockport town centre.

Opening times

Alternate Tuesdays and every Friday, 10.00am – 2.00pm.

Dial West Cheshire ShopMobility

dialwestcheshire.org.uk/services/shopmobility/

Kaleyards Car Park, Frodsham Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3JH

Chester ShopMobility loans powered or manual wheelchairs and scooters to enable people to do their shopping independently or to use other facilities within the town centre.

You do not have to be registered disabled, but you must register with ShopMobility before you can use this scheme.

Opening times

Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Northwich, Winsford and Ellesmere ShopMobility Centres

Please note, these satellite centres may only operate on certain days or by appointment only. All contact should be made through the Dial West Cheshire ShopMobility centre in Chester.

Chorley and South Ribble ShopMobility

www.chorleyshopmobility.com

The Unit Flat Iron Car Park, Clifford Street Side, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1AY 

Contact: 01257 260 888 or chorleyshopmobility@yahoo.co.uk

Services available include manual wheelchair and powered scooter hire.  

Opening times

Monday and Thursday: 9:30 – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm 

Preston Shopmobility 

www.prestonct.org.uk/services/shop-mobility/

28 Friar gate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2AU

Contact: 01772 204 667

Hire electric and manual mobility equipment. Nominal charges apply.

Opening times

Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.30pm.