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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.

                                                                                

                                                                                               

 Shopmobility WorksopRetford Shopmobility

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.

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