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Mobile Shopmobility Unit
The
Mobile Shopmobility Unit is a
low floor vehicle built especially to carry wheelchairs and scooters to areas of
Plymouth that previously may have been inaccessible to people with mobility
problems.
The service currently operates on the Hoe promenade and foreshore from June to October (weather permitting!) each Thursday from
10.00am
until 2.00pm.
A variety of wheelchairs /
scooters are available for everyone, young or old and irrespective of whether
the disability
or mobility problem is temporary or permanent.
For each visit a returnable deposit of £2.50
will be required and you will be asked to produce some form of identification (showing
your name and address) - a simple registration form will also need to be
completed.
It would be helpful if you could book at least 24 hours in advance
as the mobile unit can only carry a limited number of wheelchairs / scooters.
The period of hire may also be restricted if bookings are heavy.
If you haven't used a scooter / wheelchair before, a member of staff will demonstrate
and give you tuition. When
we are satisfied you are able to operate the scooter / wheelchair safely, you will be free to roam the
designated area on your own.
Please Note: For health and safety reasons
there may be a number of 'NO GO' areas of which you will be informed.
We will provide information for
each locality explaining the exact areas you can use your scooter / wheelchair.