WHAT IS SHOPMOBILITY?

ShopMobility is a scheme providing powered scooters and manual wheel-chairs to enable people with limited mobility access to shops, services and leisure facilities in and around Yeovil.

 

WHO CAN USE SHOPMOBILITY?

Anyone with limited mobility can use ShopMobility, whether through permanent or temporary disability, illness, accident or age.  You do not need to be registered disabled or have a Blue Badge to use our service.

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Yeovil ShopMobility is dependent on charitable support but it does ask a small charge for the service.

All monies raised through hire charges help cover the day-to-day running costs of the charity.

 

LONG TERM HIRE

ShopMobility has a number of electric transportable scooters and manual wheelchairs for long term hire that can easily fold down and be placed in a boot of a car.

 

REGISTRATION

You will be required to register at Yeovil ShopMobility for insurance purposes. Proof of identity (e.g. driving licence, passport, utility bill, blue badge) must be provided when you register.  We require photographic identification as well as proof of address.

All of our customers will be trained in the safe use of our equipment.

 

WEIGHT LIMITS

For safety and insurance purposes, all of our mobility equipment has a maximum user-weight limit. We may therefore need to ask about your weight when you book or register with us, so that we can make sure the equipment provided is suitable for you.

We understand that this can be personal information, but it helps us provide suitable equipment and comply with our insurance requirements.  We want to make our service accessible to as many people as possible.

 

BOOKINGS

It is advisable to book in advance where possible, to ensure that a suitable mobility aid/volunteer is available. We have an answerphone, which operates outside normal opening times. 

Please Note: Messages left out of hours will be picked up on our next working day.

If you need to contact us while we are closed, you can send us a message through our Facebook page. We may be able to respond more quickly there. https://www.facebook.com/shopmobilityyeovil

 

TRANSPORT

  • A service to meet customers at the local Bus Station can be provided by prior arrangement.

 

SPECIAL SERVICES

All hires are at the discretion of the ShopMobility Manager. Special assisted services may be available for which an additional charge may apply.