Berkshire ShopMobility UK

Overview

ShopMobility UK is a nationwide network of centres which hire out mobility equipment to the public. This equipment is mainly manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters so people with restricted mobility can enjoy independence outdoors. These hire services are low cost or sometimes free to all ages of people looking to access shops and leisure facilities. 

Anyone of any age can use local ShopMobility services. ShopMobility is not only for elderly individuals or people with chronic disabilities; it provides support for those restricted by temporarily illness or injury. Maybe you have broken your leg or have strength problems after an operation? Do you have a child with disabilities who needs pushing in a wheelchair? Or simply you may find walking longer distances difficult. Whatever your need, each centre is ready to help you access your local shops and facilities with appropriate mobility equipment. 

Centres

Bracknell ShopMobility

11 Princess Square, Bracknell, RG12 1LS

www.bracknellshopmobility.org
Contact: 01344 861316 or info@bracknellshopmobility.org

Opening times 

Tuesday – Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Equipment

Lightweight electric scooters, 3-wheeled electric scooters, powerchairs, manual wheelchairs.

Costs

Members
Annual membership costs £30.00. Once you have paid your fee, use of equipment is free of charge during opening hours (return to shop by 3.45pm).

Non-members
Power scooter £4.00 per day.
Manual chair £2.00 per day, £5.00 overnight, £12.50 per weekend and £20.00 per week. Manual chair deposit required of £100.00 that is refundable upon return.

Holiday hire is available for UK vacations upon application.

Maidenhead ShopMobility

www.people2places.org.uk/shopmobility-about/
Contact: 01628 543038

Nicholson’s Car Park, Broadway, Maidenhead, SL6 1NT

Opening times

Monday – Saturday* 10.00am – 4.45pm.
*also open on Sundays during the summer 

Equipment

• Living aids
• Manual wheelchairs
• Powerchairs
• Powered scooters

Costs

You can join Maidenhead ShopMobility as a member for £16 per year (reduced to £9 for those on benefits). 

They offer two other services which an individual can join as a single service user or as a multiple service user. These are:

• Community Transport
• Trips & Days Out

You can add membership of one or both of these to your Shopmobility membership for just £5 more per service per year. 

Membership of Shopmobility is also available to non-residents of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead at a “visitor rate” of £30 per year.

Hire costs are free on a daily basis to members. A daily charge applies to non-member residents and visitors.

Extended term hire is also possible as below. Charges are applicable to both members and non-members.

Windsor ShopMobility

www.people2places.org.uk/shopmobility-about/
Contact: 01753 622330

The Coach Park, Alma Road, Windsor, SL4 3HY

Opening times

Monday – Saturday* 10.00am – 4.45pm
*also open on Sundays during the summer 

Equipment

• Living aids
• Manual wheelchairs
• Powerchairs
• Powered scooters

Costs

You can join ShopMobility as a member for £16 per year (reduced to £9 for those on benefits). 

They offer two other services that an individual can join as a single service user or as a multiple service user. These are:

• Community Transport
• Trips & Days Out

You can add membership of one or both of these to your Shopmobility membership for just £5 more per service per year. 

Membership of ShopMobility is also available to non-residents of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead at a “visitor rate” of £30 per year.

Hire costs are free on a daily basis to members.  A daily charge applies to non-member residents and visitors.

Extended term hire is also possible as below. Charges are applicable to both members and non-members.

Newbury ShopMobility

www.volunteerwestberks.org.uk
Contact: 01635 523861

Northbrook Street Multi-Storey Car Park, Pembroke Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1BX

Equipment

26 electric scooters, 4 powered wheelchairs and 22 manual wheelchairs. There is need to book in advance, it is better to do so to ensure the equipment is available.

Opening times

Monday to Saturday, 10:00am – 3.00pm

Costs

You must become a member to use the service and there is an annual membership fee of £12.

Hire Fees

Per day
Wheelchairs and scooters £3.50 

Weekend hire
Wheelchairs £7.50
Scooters £10.00

Week hire
Wheelchairs    £10.00
Scooters £22.00

Other ShopMobility Schemes

Reading

The Oracle ShopMobility

Holy Brook car park, Level 1, The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, RG1 2AG

www.theoracle.com/shopmobility
Contact: 0118 965 9000

This service provides a range of motorised and manual wheelchairs which can be borrowed free of charge. Equipment should be booked in advance and there is an online booking form or you can phone to book. 

Equipment

Large and small mobility scooters, powerchairs and manual wheelchairs, walkers. Children’s wheelchairs and trikes are also available

Opening Times

Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 5.30pm 
Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm 
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Hire costs

All equipment is available free of charge. You must register to use the service, but there is no fee for this.