North Somerset 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

There are currently no ShopMobility centres in North Somerset. The nearest schemes include:

Yeovil ShopMobility

www.yeovilshopmobility.co.uk

Lower Ground Floor, Quedam Shopping Centre, Yeovil, BA20 1EY

Loans powered scooters and powered or manual wheelchairs to people with limited mobility, for shopping and leisure in Yeovil.

You do not have to be registered disabled to use this service. There is an optional full membership fee which provides a discount for daily hire fees.

Contact: 01935 420889 or info@yeovilshopmobility.co.uk

Clarks Village ShopMobility

clarksvillage.co.uk

Clarks Village, Outlet Shopping Village, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB

A Somerset outlet shopping centre providing a free of charge ShopMobility service.

Opening times

Every day: 10.30am to 4.30pm. 

Wheelchairs and electric scooters must be pre-booked by using the online registration form.

Bristol ShopMobility

www.bristolshopmobility.co.uk

Cabot Circus Car Park, Newfoundland Circus, Bristol, BS2 9AN

Bristol ShopMobility has a large range of mobility aids for hire, including scooters and wheelchairs. Daily charges apply and free-of-charge registration is required for which you will need some form of ID. Staff are able to provide equipment training if required.

Longer-term loans are available, including fold-up scooters and wheelchairs which will easily fit into the boot of a car. A deposit is required, along with a daily charge. If you require a larger scooter, the centre can arrange to deliver it to you but there will be an extra charge.

Customers are currently offered up to 5 hours free parking in the Cabot Circus Car Park, adjacent to the ShopMobility centre. Scooters or wheelchairs can be brought to your car by arrangement.

If you are unable to get to the ShopMobility centre or car park, staff will bring equipment to you anywhere within the Broadmead and Cabot Circus area, including the bus station. This is known as the “Ring ‘n Ride” service. Call in advance to arrange. 

Contact: 0177 955 9083 or admin@bristolshopmobility.co.uk

Opening times

Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 4.30pm.

Equipment may be borrowed from 10.00am and it must be returned to the Cabot Circus Unit by 4.30pm.