Introduction
Eden Shopmobility is a scheme which provides battery powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to help people of all ages who have limited mobility to do their shopping. The scheme operates under the umbrella of Age UK Carlisle and Eden and is run by a team of volunteers.
Can you help?
How much does it cost?
How are we funded?
Contact us
Location and availability of equipment
Powered scooters and manual wheelchairs are available for hire from our Resource Centre in Sandgate, which is open from 9.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday. Equipment is available on either a daily or longer term loan basis. Wheelchairs are also available from Shap shop, Kirkby Stephen shop, and from the Riverside Building in Appleby.
Information on charges can be found below.
Where are we?
Our Resource Centre is located next to the main bus station in Penrith and is ideal for shopping and exploring Penrith.
Can you help?
We have a friendly team of volunteers in Shopmobility and we are always pleased to welcome new volunteers. If you have a few hours to spare please consider volunteering in Shopmobility. Duties can range from reception work to assisting with maintenance of equipment. Full training and expenses are available. For further information on what is involved please visit our volunteering page.
How much does it cost?
In order to finance the running of the scheme we do make charges for use of our equipment. These are as follows:
Annual Membership Fee (Eden Shopmobility) £30
Unlimited free use of scooters and wheelchairs for day use
Scooters can be hired for day use only
| Loan of Scooters |
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| Members of Eden Shopmobility |
Day Use |
No charge |
| Non Members |
Day Use |
£5 for 3 hours, £10 per day |
Loan of Wheelchairs
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| Members of Eden Shopmobility |
Day Use |
No charge - Unlimited day use |
If you wish to hire a wheelchair, and belong to either of the groups below:
• Non-members
• Members hiring wheelchairs for more than one day
please refer to the following table
| Residents of Eden |
Non Residents |
| £25 deposit |
£25 deposit |
| £5 minimum charge (up to 3 days) |
£5 per day |
| £10 per week, £30 for 4 weeks |
£25 per week |
| Maximum loan period 3 months |
Maximum loan period 3 months |
How are we funded?
Initially funded by the National Lottery Charities Board, this scheme is now financed completely by donations and our own fundraising.
Contact us
For more information on our scheme please call us on 01768 895 438.