Bath
Shopmobility
Centre

7-9 Lower Borough Wall, Bath BA1 1QS,  BATH

Shopmobility

is a loan service of manual or powered wheelchairs and electric scooters to anyone with limited mobility.

Do you think this service could benefit you? If so read on...

Where to find us

We are situated at 7-9 Lower Borough Wall, which is conveniently close to accessible shops, the bus and railway station, plus allows for a drop-off point from other modes of transport.
We need to make a small charge towards running costs as listed below:

Electric Scooters & Powered Wheelchairs
£1.50 for the first 2 hours and 75p for every hour or part of the hour after that.

Manual Chairs
75p for the first 2 hours and 35p for every hour or part of the hour after that.

Proof of formal identity will be required when hiring vehicles i.e.. Driving Licence, Utility Bill, Bank Statement etc.

Shopmobility is open to anyone with anyone with limited mobility, whether temporary or permanent and regardless of age or disability. You do not need to be a registered disabled person.

 
Opening Times

Monday - Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Saturday            9.00am to 1.00pm

The service can be used in and around the city centre whether for shopping, entertainment or business purposes.

We offer a choice of manual or powered wheelchair or electric scooter. Staff will be available to welcome you on arrival and offer any assistance necessary.

We recommend that you book in advance to ensure a vehicle will be available.

You will be shown how to operate the vehicle safely and have a chance to practice before embarking on your trip.

Staff can meet you  at various drop-off points if you make prior arrangements. We also offer an escort service, if you prefer a companion on your trip, which is open to people with sensory or mobility impairment. This will be subject to the availability of volunteers.

 
Transport Details

All on-street parking (single and double yellow lines) is free to Orange Badge Holders (OBHs) for up to 3 hours.
N.B OBHs are not necessarily exempt from the tow away scheme should the parked vehicle create a hazard.

Dedicated bays are located at New Orchard Street and Kingston Road.
Parking in Council controlled car parks is free for OBHs in dedicated and other bays.

National Rail passenger information,
Tel 0345 48 49 50

Badgerline passenger information,
Tel 01225 464446

Black Cabs - wheelchair accessible
are available from:
Bath Taxis, Tel 01225 48 44 88
Rainbow, Tel 01225 460606
Somerset Private Hire, tel 01761 415895

Tripscope, tel 0345 585641
A transport information service available free for elderly and disabled people.

 

Shopmobility
Telephone/Fax: 01225 481744
Minicom: 01225 481773