Bassetlaw Shopmobility
What is Shopmobility?
It is a scheme to enable disabled people to
loan a self-propelled, or battery operated wheelchair or scooter to
travel around the Town Centre.
Where is its location?
Priory Centre Car Park.
Worksop.
Chancery Lane Car Park, Retford.
Who is Eligible?
Anyone who has a physical disability whether
this is temporary or permanent. For example, your mobility may be
temporarily restricted by hospital treatment, or heart trouble or
stroke, or your mobility may be restricted by limb ailments such as
rheumatism or arthritis. You are advised that certain makes of
scooter have a weight carrying limit, which are displayed in the
individual Shopmobility. The overloading of vehicles is prohibited,
and results in invalidation of insurance cover. The client should
inform the member of staff on duty, if they think there may be the
risk of overloading. Failure to do so will result in termination of
membership. The issuing of scooters to individuals is according to
the discretion of the Shopmobility Assistant.
How will the scheme operate and how can I join?
Two forms of identity are required prior to
registration. The Shopmobility Office will require you to fill in a
simple application form and have a photograph taken to become a
member of the scheme. You will be issued with a membership card at
a cost of £1.50, which should be produced each time you wish to use
a wheelchair or scooter. You will be advised for how long you may
loan the wheelchair/scooter and will be expected to return it
within this period. (Not more than 3 hours). It is in your
interests, as well as the efficiency of the scheme to book your
wheelchair/scooter well in advance, to avoid disappointment.
User Registration
Form
How long may I loan a vehicle for?
This is dependent on the wheelchair/scooter
availability. You should ring the Shopmobility Office at Worksop:
Telephone 01909 479070 or Retford Telephone: 01777 705432, for a
prior booking when you will be advised on the period available.
Maximum advance booking: 14 days.
When is it available?
During shopping hours from 9.30 am until 4.30
pm on Tuesdays, 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Wednesday to Saturday. The
Assistants will close at sometime between these times for a dinner
hour, emphasizing the importance of booking at both Worksop and
Retford.
How far can I go?
Anywhere within the Town Centre (maps showing
boundaries are on display). Most of the footpaths have dropped
kerbs at convenient points that will accommodate the wheelchairs
and scooters. If you have problems at particular locations, please
inform the Shopmobility Office.