About Shopmobility

Swindon's Shopmobility scheme is available for anyone with limited mobility and provides a selection of manually-propelled and electrically-powered wheelchairs and scooters. The aim of Shopmobility is simply to help people with mobility difficulties to be able to shop and use the facilities in Swindon's town centre.

The Shopmobility Centre is located on the ground floor of the Wyvern Car Park in Islington Street and offers free disabled parking facilities for users of the service.

The unit has a large comfortable waiting area, accessible toilet facilities and a kitchen where hot or cold drinks can be made for customers. It also has a hearing loop system. The reception area is fully staffed and volunteers will be on hand to offer a warm welcome. They can loan out cosy toes, rain wear, folding sticks, grabbers and portable hearing loops.

On certain days they can also offer escorted services, escorts for people with visual problems and (with advance notice) pick-up and drop-off from the bus and rail station. Other equipment available includes more than 50 scooters, 10 power chairs and 30 manual wheel chairs.

Opening Times

Costs

If, after an initial free trial, you wish to join, then the registration fee is only £10 per year!

Contact

Tel: 01793 512621
Minicom: 01793 512625

You can download Shopmobility leaflet from here.

You can get more details from the website of National Federation of Shopmobility (www.justmobility.co.uk).