To help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) we are currently operating on reduced hours, which will be reviewed periodically to reflect any changes to Government Guidance. Several safety measures have been put in place at the service as listed below and we appreciate your co-operation with them to ensure the safety of both our staff and users. We look forward to welcoming you back.
What is Shopmobility Gloucester?
We provide battery powered scooters, wheelchairs, battery chairs and rollators to help people who have limited mobility to use all the facilities in the city centre, the Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet Centre and the Docks. We ask that wherever possible you book your vehicle in advance to avoid disappointment. Shopmobility can be used by anybody who has limited mobility.
Please note that temporarily at this time we can no longer accept new memberships.
Opening Information
Revised opening times:
Tuesday 9:45am – 4pm
Thursday 9:45am – 4pm
Saturday 9:45am – 4pm
When you visit us
Please note these are temporary measures in place that will be reviewed every 3 weeks from 28th July 2020.
Booking
You must pre- book your scooter. NO turn up and collect. Please do not arrive without prior booking confirmation as you will be disappointed.
You must call and speak to a member of staff to make a booking. If leaving a booking on the answerphone, please leave a contact number so we can call you back. Do not arrive at Shopmoblity unless you have had a verbal confirmation of your booking from a member of staff.
We have allocated time slots of 10 minutes.
We know some of you have your favourite scooter. While we endeavour to facilitate your requirements we may have to substitute a similar scooter.
Toilets will be for staff use ONLY.
Customers will be required to pre-book their scooter by calling Shopmobility at least 24 hours in advance.
For the safety of staff and customers we strongly advise you to pay for your vehicle using contactless payment only when you arrive.
In exceptional circumstances, cash will be accepted but only where no other means of payment is available. Customers will be expected to provide the correct amount to avoid change being issued. Staff will only handle cash using disposable gloves which should be disposed of after each point of contact.
Hire Period
Customers will be able to hire scooters for a maximum of 3 hours and will have scheduled arrival/return slots to adhere to social distancing. Customers will be required to arrive for their slot 5 minutes before the hire period to assist with training and sanitising.
There will be a maximum of 18 scooters available for hire each day.
Arrivals
On arrival please adhere to the signage and floors stickers to follow the new queueing system that has been designed by our staff to keep everyone safe whilst the service is in operation. There will be a sanitising station that must be used and please do not be alarmed when our staff ask you a couple of questions prior to hire. This is to ensure we have taken all the necessary requirements to keep yourself and our staff safe. We strongly urge all our customers to wear facemasks when visiting the service.
Shopmobility Gloucester has always been a friendly helpful service offering support to those who need it most. The new measures will take some time to adjust too, however you can still expect the same helpful friendly service you have always enjoyed.
Returns
You will be given a full briefing of the new returns procedure on arrival and shown the cordoned off return section at the side of the forecourt, this will ensure that arrivals and departures adhere to social distancing.
A returns box will be available for customers to deposit the scooter keys and the scooter will remain in the returns section for cleaning by staff.
Please return your scooter to Shopmobility by the return time allocated.
Cleaning
There is a staff only scooter cleaning area in the forecourt. Each scooter will be cleaned at the beginning of the day and on return using hot soapy water and sanitiser. It is a requirement that all customers sanitise their hands before and after entering the forecourt.
Training
You will receive training to use the equipment on loan until both you and the Shopmobility staff are confident you’re in control and happy. We will spend as much time as you need in training and entirely at your own pace. Even if you have used a scooter before, all vehicles are different so please don’t be offended when we show you how it works. As a city council service, we have to make sure you are a safe user. If you feel particularly nervous, we will spend longer with you and you may come back for as many training sessions as you like before you take the vehicle out.
Charges
Electric Scooters / Manual Wheelchairs / Rollators:
Annual Membership: £24.00 per year
£2.00 per hire for members
£6.00 per hire for non-members
Gloucester Shopmobility runs a VAT exemption scheme for sufferers of chronic illnesses. Please speak to a member of our team when registering with us or hiring our equipment.
Radar Keys
We sell official keys for The National Radar Key Scheme which, offers disabled people independent access to over 9,000 locked public toilets around the country with one key. Each key cost £4.95 and are available from us on site.
Donations
We are currently not able to accept donations and our bric-a-brac shop is temporarily closed.
Arriving by car
Shopmobility Gloucester, is located in Hampden way carpark, which you can find on your satnav with the postcode GL1 1SX, or follow directions for the city centre via the A430, turn right into Eastgate Street, then Left down Hampden Way and the carpark is on your right. There are 7 disabled parking spaces and blue badge holders can park anywhere in the carpark for up to 3 hours for free.
Arriving by train
During this time Shopmobility are suspending our delivery service.
If you have difficulty getting to us from the train or bus station please call us for details on local taxi services who can assist you.
At Gloucester Shopmobility we can, with prior arrangement, deliver our equipment to the train station, please call 01452 302 871 to arrange this at least 24hr before your visit. To walk simply cross over Station Rd into the Transport Hub, exit the Transport Hub and use the pedestrian crossing to make your way to Clarence Street. Turn left down Clarence Street and continue to Brunswick Road Passing Boots on your right. Shopmobility is located down Jennings Walk opposite Gloucester Museum.
Arriving by Bus
At Gloucester Shopmobility we can, with prior arrangement, deliver our equipment to the Transport Hub, please call 01452 302 871 to arrange this at least 24hr before your visit. To walk simply exit the Transport Hub and use the pedestrian crossing to make your way to Clarence Street. Turn left down Clarence Street and continue to Brunswick Road Passing Boots on your right. Shopmobility is located down Jennings Walk opposite Gloucester Museum.
Contact Details
Gloucester Shopmobility
1 Hampden Way
Gloucester
GL1 1SX
Phone:01452 302 871
Email: Shopmobility@gloucester.gov.uk
Shopmobility Team Leader: Michaela Dick
Visitor Experience Manager: Lucy Chilton
Gloucester Shopmobility is a proud member of the National Federation of Shopmobility United Kingdom
