Shopmobility Manchester

Shopmobility Manchester is a not for profit organisation completely run by volunteers.

It provides Mobility Scooters, Manual and Powered Wheelchairs for hire/rental.

This allows people with reduced mobility to access the city.

PLEASE NOTE: Two forms of identification are required to use the service.

One must be photographic (passport, bus pass etc) The second must be a proof of address dated within the last three months (Utility bill, benefit letter etc).

A selection of medical items are also available to purchase in store, these include walking sticks, crutches, grabbers, radar keys, scooter/wheelchair bags, wet weather gear/covers, half steps and wheelchair cushions.

We now incorporate HOOT inside Shopmobility which is an official merchandise store. It sells Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Wednesday, Stranger Things and Game of Thrones official merchandise.

It is currently the only 'not for profit' Harry Potter store in the world.

All monies raised by HOOT go directly to fund the Shopmobility Manchester service.

Shopmobility Manchester overseas Mobility Scooter training and tests on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester Mobility Scooters on Metrolink Permit Scheme

This allows people to use the Metrolink network on their Mobility Scooter.

Your scooter must fit within specific size parameters* before an application can be accepted. Class 3 road legal Mobility Scooters are not permitted on the network. Details can be found on the TfGM website.

https://tfgm.com/accessibility/guides/wheelchairs-and-mobility-scooters

PLEASE NOTE: You must start your Mobility Scooter application by calling TfGM on 0161 244 1000. This must be done prior to contacting Shopmobility to arrange an appointment for a test.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Gavin
Contact Position: General Manager
Telephone: 0161 791 1494 0161 791 1494
E-mail: shopmobgm@hotmail.com
Website: Shopmobility at Manchester Arndale
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Where to go

Name

Shopmobility Manchester

Address

L18 New Arkwright Way
Arndale Centre
Manchester
Greater Manchester

Postcode

M4 3AJ

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Notes

External access to Shopmobility and HOOT can be found at the Shudehill entrance to the Arndale Centre, next to the spiral car park exit.

Internal access can be found on the ground floor of the Arndale, we are situated at the far end of the corridor which runs in-between King Pins and Timberland.

Costs

Associated Cost

Yes

Table of Costs
Description	Cost type	Unit price	Cost unit
	Per day	£5.00*
	Per day	£10.00*
	Per day	£15.00*

Details

£15.00 annual membership and £5 daily hire charge for members, £15 for non-members

Availability

Age Ranges: No specific age; Referral not required

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