West Sussex Shopmobility

Overview  

ShopMobility UK is a nationwide network of centres which hire out mobility equipment to the public. This equipment includes 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. 

ShopMobility is not only for elderly individuals or people with chronic disabilities, but also provides support for those restricted by a temporary illness or injury including broken legs or recovery after an operation. 

You do not need to be a Blue Badge holder or reside in the borough to use the service.

Whatever your need, each centre is ready to help you access your local shops and facilities with appropriate mobility equipment. ShopMobility centres tend to be located in shopping centre car parks with parking spaces and drop-off points. For some schemes, car-parking costs are included in the fee. 

Opening times may vary and some schemes are staffed by volunteers.

Centres

Horsham

Horsham Shopmobility website

Swan Walk. 41 Medwin Way, Horsham. RH12 1HQ
Contact: 01403 249015

Horsham ShopMobility hires out mobility scooters and powered and manual wheelchairs for use around Horsham town centre. Horsham ShopMobility is a free-to-use service. It is funded by Horsham District Council and donations are appreciated.

Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis Shopmobility website

Old Fire Station, Belmont Street Car Park, Bognor Regis. PO21 1LD
Contact: 01243 830077

Bognor Regis ShopMobility hires out mobility scooters, powered and manual wheelchairs, three-wheeled or four-wheeled walkers and zimmer frames.

There is an annual membership fee.

Littlehampton

Littlehampton Shopmobility website

1-5, St Martin’s Lane, Littlehampton. BN17 6BS
Contact: 01903 733004

Littlehampton ShopMobility hires out mobility scooters, powered and manual wheelchairs, three-wheeled or four-wheeled walkers and rollators. For use in Littlehampton and the surrounding area unless agreed differently at the time of hire. Membership payment required.

The following centres are not in West Sussex but may be nearer for some people to access.

Brighton – Accredited ShopMobility Scheme

Brighton Shopmobility website

Orange, Level P3 Churchill Square Car Park 1, Grenville St, Brighton. BN1 2RF
Contact: 01273 323239

Brighton ShopMobility hires out mobility scooters and powered manual wheelchairs. They can also provide stick holders and bags. They can collect and deliver from all city centre hotels. Overnight and weekly hire, including weekends, is available.

Petersfield

Petersfield Shopmobility website

Park House, Park Road, Petersfield. GU32 3DL
Contact: 01730 710474

Peterborough ShopMobility hires out mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs. There is a yearly membership to pay. Equipment hire can be for short or long term.