Salisbury Shopmobility. Hire Charge

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Brief description

"Salisbury Shopmobility can offer motorised scooters with appropriate training. To book, please contact the Shopmobility Team Leader on 01722 325479 or by email.

Shopmobility is a scheme that enables people with temporary or permanent mobility difficulties to get about in Salisbury city centre and shop independently. 

Members of the scheme can hire vehicles and walking aids that allow them to access the shops and facilities that Salisbury offers. The city centre provides good access for wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties, with numerous dropped Salisbury shop mobility logokerbs, regular crossing points and widened pavements.

Equipment for long-term loans for holidays or trips is also available for hire.

Salisbury Shopmobility is able to provide equipment including:

electric scooters (three- and four-wheel)

power chairs

manual wheelchairs (in various sizes)

shopper walkers

Please call 01722 328068 to book a piece of equipment or to talk to us about your requirements

The Shopmobility vehicles may be hired by anyone who needs assistance to be independently mobile in the city centre and local area. Members of the service are both young and older people.

You do not need to be registered disabled to use this service. Full training is given to every new member.

Shopmobility customers include:

People with permanent or temporary walking difficulties

People with a disabling illness

People with heart or lung diseases

Heavily pregnant women

Older residents or visitors

People recovering from a disabling illness or injury

People who are affected by conditions (such as multiplesclerosis) that can make walking more difficult.

As a member you also become a Wessex Shopmobility member, which means you can use the majority of the Shopmobility schemes in the Wessex area without having to pay another membership fee.

It is always advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. You can book:

By telephone on 01722 328068 or email: shopmobility@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk "

Address

Salisbury Shopmobility

3b Priory Square

The Maltings

Salisbury

SP27TL

Email

shopmobility@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk

Phone

01722 328068

Website

https://www.salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk/responsibilities/shopmobility

Directions

"You can find the Shopmobility office in the Maltings car park opposite the City Hall. 

Shopmobility is easily accessible by car, and Shopmobility customers will be offered a free parking space if one is available. In quiet periods blue badge holders may also be able to park but must obtain permission and a permit from Shopmobility first."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2021: Shopmobility as an essential service is open Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5pm by appointment only.

Shopmobility is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. An answer phone service is available outside of opening hours on 01722 328068."

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