CIRCA Shopmobility/Shopmobility Isle of Man, Douglas, Isle of Man. Open Monday – Friday 10am – 4 pm Free Entry.

Details

Accessibility:

The shopmobility centre is located within Chester Street car park where there are 10 or more designated disability spaces. Parking is charged. The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Chester Street Car Park.

Brief Description:

The shopmobility centre in Douglas offers aids for people with a disability to get around the town. Facilities available include manual and powered wheelchairs and powered scooters. The equipment does not have to be booked in advance, however, there is a hire charge.

The shopmobility scheme is run by CIRCA (Centre for Information Resource Care and Assistance), a Manx registered charity which offers not only shopmobility assistance, but Information (with a downloadable database of sources of assistance) and a volunteering agency.

Shopmobility Isle of Man 2023 Donations suggested for hire:

"Manual Wheelchairs - £4.00 per day - £35.00 per month

Power Wheelchairs - £8.00 per day - £112.00.00 per month

Electric Scooters - £8.00 per day - £112.00 per month

3 & 4 Wheel Walkers - £1.50 per day - £35.00 per month

They also sell Radar Keys for £3.50

Please note all donations provide financial support for the work carried out by the charity."

Further Information:

Address:

CIRCA Information Centre, Level 2 Chester Street Car Park, Market Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2PG

Email:

enquiries@circa.org.im

Phone:

01624 613 713

Website:

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday 10am – 4 pm

Directions:

The shopmobility centre is located on level 2 of Chester Street car park – which can be accessed by car from Market Street in the centre of Douglas.

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Transport:

The Isle of Man has its own public transport system: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/. For more details you can visit the website or telephone +44 (0)1624 662525.

The buses are all low-floor with ramps available, making them accessible to travellers with a disability.

Amenities:

The venue itself does not have anywhere to purchase refreshments but Douglas has many places where you can buy food and drink: https://www.visitisleofman.com/food-and-drink.