East Sussex Shopmobility

Overview

ShopMobility UK is a nationwide network of centres which hire out mobility equipment to the public. Equipment is mainly manual wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility scooters so people with restricted mobility can enjoy independence.  

Hire services are low cost or sometimes free for people looking to access shops and leisure facilities. You are advised to check individual centre costs in advance.

ShopMobility is open to anyone of any age.  Whatever your need, each centre is ready to help you with appropriate mobility equipment. 

Not all centres can loan equipment outside of their local shopping precinct or mall. You should check with each individual service.

Centres

Official members of ShopMobility UK

Eastbourne ShopMobility

Address: The Beacon Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex. BN21 3NW
Contact: 01323 439585
Open: Tuesday – Friday, 9.00am – 12.30pm and 13.00pm – 16.30pm.
Services include manual wheelchair, powerchair and powered scooter hire. 

Brighton and Hove ShopMobility

Address: Churchill Square Car Park 1, Level P3, Grenville Street, Brighton, East Sussex. BN1 2RF
Contact: 01273 323239 or 01273 89 40 40 (helpline).
Hearing-impaired customers can text: 07718 42 42 14

There is a delivery and collection service available. Equipment for hire includes manual wheelchairs, powerchairs, powered scooters.

Further information can be found on the Possibility People website.

Non-members of ShopMobility UK

Hastings ShopMobility

Hastings ShopMobility website

Address: Hastings ShopMobility, Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, Queens Road, Hastings, East Sussex. TN34 1PH
Contact: 01424 447 847
Open: Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10.00am – 16.30pm.
Further information can be found on the East Sussex 1Space website below.

Horsham ShopMobility

Address: Parking Information Centre, Swan Walk Multi-Storey Car Park, Level 2.
Contact: 01403 230721

To use the Horsham ShopMobility service, you should call to make an appointment for registration and training. This is a free-to-use service, funded by Horsham District Council, and accepts customer donations.

Open:
Monday – Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. 
Sunday and Bank Holidays, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

There is dedicated parking directly outside the Parking Information Centre. Normal parking charges apply, unless customers are in receipt of the higher rate of mobility entitlement. 

Horsham ShopMobility hire scooters and powered and manual wheelchairs, available to anyone who has difficulty walking around Horsham Town centre. 

Further information can be found on the Horsham District Council website.