Shopmobility (Guildford) - Scooter Hire
- Location: Shopmobility Guildford
- Price: Costs may vary
Although supported by Guildford Borough Council it is necessary for Shopmobility to make a registration charge to cover administration and insurance costs: 12 month registration with unlimited use: £65.00, 6 month registration with unlimited use: £40.00, Single visit registration: £9.00.
Shopmobility Guildford
Level 3, Bedford Road,
Guildford
GU1 4SA
United Kingdom
Email: shopmobility@ageuksurrey.org.uk
Telephone: 01483 453993
Shopmobility provides a selection of wheelchairs and scooters to anyone of any age group who experiences difficulty walking around Guildford town Centre. Shopmobility Guildford is the proud winner of The 2023 Tom Hillier Shopmobility of the Year Award.
Winner of The 2023 Tom Hillier Shopmobility of the Year Award.
Our Shopmobility Service in Guildford is amazing - but don't just take our word for it! They have been awarded The 2023 Tom Hillier Shopmobility of the Year Award. The award is named after the founder of the national Shopmobility membership organisation. Customers are able to nominate Shopmobility members, highlighting how visits to a particular service stand out and what sets the service apart from the rest.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/about-us/news/articles/2023/shopmobility-award/
What is Shopmobility?
Shopmobility is a service run by Age UK Surrey and supported by Guildford Borough Council. Shopmobility provides a selection of manual and powered wheelchairs and scooters to anyone of any age group who experiences difficulty walking around Guildford Town Centre. This could be as a result of a permanent or temporary disability, frailty, accident or illness.
Who can use Shopmobility?
You do not have to be registered disabled to use the scheme; anyone who finds it difficult to walk around Guildford Town Centre can use Shopmobility. There will always be a member of staff on hand to welcome you to the centre and give you full instruction on how to use the mobility vehicle. There is a practice area in which to familiarise yourself with the vehicle. By prior arrangement, you can be met at a pre-set point if you are travelling by taxi, bus or train. On your first visit to Shopmobility (Guildford), you will be required to provide 2 forms of Identity - proof of address and proof of signature.
Off-Site Hire
Available for offsite hire, manual wheelchair and travel scooter. Hire charge is £9 per day (£50.00 for 7 days). A refundable deposit of £50 for wheelchair and £100 for travel scooter is required along with 2 forms of proof of identity.
Registration Form
Please fill in this form, print it and bring it along with you. Else you can email the form to shopmobility@ageuksurrey.org.uk
When is Shopmobility open?
Shopmobility (Guildford) is currently open 6 days a week Monday to Saturday. Open from 10.00am with equipment return by 4.30pm. Closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
All scooters and wheelchairs are sanitised.
If you are visiting us for the first time this year, we need you to complete a new registration form and you will be required to provide 2 forms of Identity - proof of address and proof of signature
What does the Service cost?
Although supported by Guildford Borough Council it is necessary for Shopmobility to make a registration charge to cover administration and insurance costs:
12 month registration with unlimited use: £65.00
6 month registration with unlimited use: £40.00
Single visit registration: £9.00
"I visited Guildford yesterday and used Age UK Surrey's Shopmobility service. I just wanted to say how excellent it was, and it made my day very special. The scooter was robust; coping with hills, and the gentleman a treasure. Thank you for the excellent service."
Where is Shopmobility?
Level 3 of Bedford Road Car Park. Please use the car park entrance off Laundry Road (near the County and Magistrates Courts) and is signposted from the outskirts of town. Disabled toilet facilities are situated in the Friary Centre.
Shopmobility Leaflet
Our Shopmobility Leaflet is now available to download. If you would like printed copies, please email us with the number of copies you would like and your contact details.