Shopmobility provides scooters, wheelchairs, and small portable scooters to people with limited mobility. Supporting them to visit shops, leisure facilities, social events or to enjoy special times with friends and family.
Who can use Shopmobility
Shopmobility is for residents and visitors. It can be used by people of all ages, whether their disability is temporary or permanent.
First-time visitors need to register with the scheme, which is quick and simple. You’ll also receive training on how to use the vehicle.
Where you can hire
Find Portsmouth Shopmobility in Arundel Street next to the old post office. There are car parking facilities for customers. When you arrive, you can park and transfer directly to your chosen vehicle.
Portsmouth Shopmobility continues to work with many tourist venues such as the Historic Dockyard, where you can hire one of our scooters directly.
We also have scooters available to hire direct from Southsea Library and Cosham Library.
How to join
To join the scheme, you’ll need to pay £10 for an annual membership. This also gives you access to other Shopmobility schemes under the Wessex group within Hampshire. The cost of one day’s hire is £5.
Shopmobility also provides vehicles for long-term hire. The cost is either £32.50 per week for a powered vehicle or £22.50 for a wheelchair. A refundable deposit of £50 is required for the vehicle for the period of the hire.
Contact us
If you’d like further information or have ideas to share for the service, contact us on 07493 132948 or at shopmobility@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.