Yorkshire ShopMobility

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. 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

West Yorkshire

ShopMobility White Rose (Leeds)

Website

White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Rd, Leeds LS11 8LU
Contact: 0113 350 8682 (Option 2) or shopmobilitywr@wmdlc.org

Loans mobility scooters, manual and powered wheelchairs for daily or extended hire (maximum of 2 weeks) to support customers with shopping and accessing facilities within and externally of the shopping centre. Manual wheelchairs are free to hire for use within the shopping centre. Standard hire costs apply for other equipment hire.

Customers are required to complete a Hire Insurance Declaration Form whenever equipment is hired. Photo ID or two forms of proof of address must be presented when hiring for the first time. 

You can phone ShopMobility White Rose to book same-day equipment hire, or make a booking in advance for the following week.

Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 4.30pm. Sunday, 11.00am – 4.30pm.

ShopMobility Merrion Centre (Leeds)

Website

Merrion Shopping Centre, Unit 82a Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8NG
Contact: 0113 350 8683 (Option 1) or shopmobility@wmdlc.org

Loans mobility scooters, manual and powered wheelchairs for daily or extended hire (maximum 2 weeks) to support customers with shopping and accessing facilities within and externally of the shopping centre. Standard hire costs apply for equipment hire.

If you would like to become a member, to benefit from reduced hire fees, you can complete an application form and return to shopmobility@wmdlc.org or post to William Merritt Centre, Aire House, Town Street, Rodley, LS13 1HP.

Customers are required to complete a Hire Insurance Declaration Form whenever equipment is hired. Photo ID or two forms of proof of address must be presented when hiring for the first time.

You can phone ShopMobility Merrion Centre to book same-day equipment hire, or make a booking in advance for the following week.

Open: Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 4.30pm.

Keighley ShopMobility

Cooke Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 3PA
Contact: 01535 618 225

Keighley ShopMobility offer free-of-charge mobility scooter hire, and powered or manual wheelchair hire for customers to explore the local shopping area for a maximum of 3 hours.

Customers are required to register with Keighley ShopMobility prior to hiring equipment and must provide the following:

• Proof of disability eligibility (For example, Blue Badge, recent benefit entitlement letter or medical letter from GP).
• Proof of ID with name and address.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00am – 5.00pm. 
Tuesday and Sunday: 09.00 – 13.00pm.

Wakefield ShopMobility 

Website

The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield WF1 1DS 
Contact: 01924 787788

The Ridings Centre operates a fully-staffed Assistance and Accessibility Lounge on Level 1, the Blue Car Park. Free wheelchair and scooter loan is available for shopping in The Ridings Centre. (Maximum 3 Hours.)

Free registration is required to access the service. Two forms of identification (one photo ID and one proof of address), as well as a passport-sized photograph for use on the membership card. New members will be required to undergo a short safety introduction session on a scooter.

Registered customers can pre-book either a wheelchair or scooter by calling the above number.

Monday-Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm. Bank Holidays: 10.30am – 4.00pm.
Sunday: Closed. However, equipment hire can be arranged by contacting 01924 787787.

Bradford ShopMobility

Unit 174 Oastler Shopping Centre, 43 John Street, Market Bradford BD1 3SR
Contact: 01274 434076

Bradford ShopMobility is located in Oastler Shopping Centre. Customers will be required to register for free to hire a wheelchair, powered wheelchair or scooter free of charge. (Maximum 3 hours.) Photo ID, proof of disability eligibility and proof of name and address are required. 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 09.00am – 12.30pm and 13.15pm – 17.00pm.
Wednesday and Saturday: 09.00am – 13.00pm.

Junction 32 ShopMobility (Castleford)

Website

Junction 32 Outlet Shopping, Tomahawk Trail, Castleford WF10 4FR.
Contact: 01977 520972 or email j32-control@incentive-fm.com

Provide a free ShopMobility service. Wheelchairs can be booked on the day of arrival; electric mobility scooters must be pre-booked (at the latest, by the day before). Wheelchairs and scooters must only be used within Junction 32 shopping centre.

Customers requiring hire of mobility equipment should park in the Blue Car Park and call Junction 32 on the number above to arrange collection. To return a wheelchair or scooter, contact the number above to inform staff you are ready to depart. 

Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 8.00pm. Saturday, 10.00am – 6.00pm. Sunday, 11.00am – 5.00pm.

Halifax (Calderdale) ShopMobility

Website

Halifax (Calderdale) ShopMobility, Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees, 4-6 Square, Woolshops, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1RJ (Located near to M&S).
Contact: 01422399830

Hire mobility equipment to members of the public at reasonable rates. This service is open to anyone, young or old, whether their disability is temporary or permanent. Customers do not need to be registered disabled or reside in the area. Equipment can be hired for a few hours for shopping or long-term for holidays or recuperation. 

Equipment includes powered scooters, small foldable scooters to fit a car boot, manual and electric wheelchairs, wheeled walkers and ramps.

When renting a scooter for the first time, customers should provide a form of identification. Full training is given to new users and everyone is escorted on their first visit to ensure their safety.

Halifax (Calderdale) ShopMobility also provide a breakdown, servicing and repair service for a customer’s own scooter.  

Open: Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 4.00pm.

North Yorkshire

York ShopMobility

Website

Coppergate Shopping Centre, Level 2, Piccadilly Car Park, York YO1 9NX. 
Contact: 01904 679222

York ShopMobility is a registered charity which hires out manual wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs and scooters on a daily and weekly basis. Holiday hire of scooter and wheelchairs is also available. Training is provided for equipment use, to ensure a customer is confident. Customers will need to provide two forms of identification before hiring any equipment. Hire costs apply.

Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 4.00pm.

York Designer Outlet McArthurGlen (York)

St Nicholas Ave, York YO19 4TA
Contact: 01904682700 or enquiries@yorkdesigneroutlet.com

Customers can hire a manual wheelchair or mobility scooter, free of charge, via Customer Services at York Designer Outlet McArthurGlen, for use when visiting the shopping centre. 

Customers are requested to phone or email to make a booking, and will be given parking details. 

Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 8.00pm. Sunday, 10.00am – 6.00pm.

South Yorkshire

Meadowhall (Sheffield)

Website

Meadowhall Centre, The Management Suite, 1 The Oasis, Sheffield S9 1EP
Contact: 0333 313 2000 or careline@meadowhall.co.uk

The ShopMobility desk is located on the ground floor of the shopping centre, outside Argos. Orange Car Park is nearest to the ShopMobility desk. 

Two pieces of ID are required, one with the customer’s home address, to hire mobility equipment for use within the shopping centre. Customers are required to phone and book to confirm availability of mobility equipment. Small costs apply. Cash only.

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 10.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday: 11.00am – 5.00pm