Paisley disability group fears ‘taxi tax’ will drive up fares for vulnerable people
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
Paisley disability group fears ‘taxi tax’ will drive up fares for vulnerable people
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
www.renfrewshire24.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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The Shopmobility is accessed from the Holy Brook car park. To go, they prefer 24 hours notice, and provide 2 forms of ID. Equipment can then be shown. They have 2 hosts to help out. If assistance is needed to get to restaurants, that can be provided. Security teams can help as well.
June 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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They are changing fonts, updating maps and improving access to information online and in print. They are also doing videos on the journey to Shopmobility." ReadiBus drop-offs are done near Shopmobility so people have access to it from the get-go. The user guide will be made easier.
June 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Alt text didn’t work: Ozzy Osbourne riding a shopmobility scooter.
July 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Shopmobility Maidenhead has moved to a new unit in Nicholsons Shopping Centre, now conveniently located near the temporary Broadway car park. With five dedicated Shopmobility spaces and five disabled bays, accessing the service is easier than ever. Visit us or call 07514 771536 for more information.
December 10, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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Would be easy to scale up from the already-in-existence ‘shopmobility’ scheme 🤷🏻♀️
More funding to someone trusted already would seem like a winner, no?
They’d just need to widen the shopmobility perimeters, and install some new locations.
More funding to someone trusted already would seem like a winner, no?
They’d just need to widen the shopmobility perimeters, and install some new locations.
January 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Score! Just out-walked a woman on a shopmobility cart!
December 11, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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Harborough Shopmobility charity announces permanent closure - report by Dan Ball leicestershirepress.com/2025/01/28/h...
Harborough Shopmobility charity announces permanent closure - Leicestershire Press
A Market Harborough charity which helps disabled and elderly people get out and about in the town is facing closure after a supportive bid to buy a community centre failed.
leicestershirepress.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Walthamstow mobility scooter shop to shut after 25 years
Shopmobility, on Selborne Walk, has announced it will shut before the end of the year because of declining sales and a lack of volunteer staff
walthamforestecho.co.uk/?p=18385
Shopmobility, on Selborne Walk, has announced it will shut before the end of the year because of declining sales and a lack of volunteer staff
walthamforestecho.co.uk/?p=18385
September 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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SHOPMOBILITY at the Marlowes
Hire a scooter or electric wheelchair
for £2 or £2.40 a day
Hire a manual wheelchair
for £1.25 or £1.50 a day
Level A
Marlowes Carpark
Opening times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
9:30am - 4pm*
Phone number: 01442 259259
Hire a scooter or electric wheelchair
for £2 or £2.40 a day
Hire a manual wheelchair
for £1.25 or £1.50 a day
Level A
Marlowes Carpark
Opening times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
9:30am - 4pm*
Phone number: 01442 259259
April 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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In my city we have shopmobility, if want to access those areas I can “hire” a mobility scooter and do so. Being disabled is tough but even with a car I couldn’t browse most of those shops on Charring Cross Road.
February 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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My Nan's legs have pretty much given in, she just sits in front of the TV every day. Got her out in the sun today on a shopmobility wheelchair for the first time. Was nice that there were actual council employees there to help. No contactless QR code dystopia rubbish (not for something like that!)
April 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Do shopmobility sell off their old ones or something?
I would never have thought of recycling places or gumtree - thanks!
I would never have thought of recycling places or gumtree - thanks!
October 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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Former Shopmobility Moray shop in Elgin could become town centre takeaway
Former Shopmobility Moray shop in Elgin could become town centre takeaway
This week's planning round-up also includes proposals to covert a historic former bar in Buckie into a private home.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The buses would improve with more users would drive investment.
Shopmobility unfortunately closed down as it wasn’t being used enough, efforts to restart it with specialist groups have found that more people own their own now.
The plan holds or increases the number blue badge spaces in the loop.
Shopmobility unfortunately closed down as it wasn’t being used enough, efforts to restart it with specialist groups have found that more people own their own now.
The plan holds or increases the number blue badge spaces in the loop.
October 29, 2024 at 7:19 PM
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Shopmobility Moray’s former Elgin premises on the market for rental
Shopmobility Moray’s former Elgin premises on the market for rental
The charity closed its doors in March this year.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has paid tribute to the staff and the Board of Shopmobility Mid Ulster for helping to keep local communities connected.
More information: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/shopmob...
More information: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/shopmob...
July 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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SHOPMOBILITY at the Marlowes
Hire a scooter or electric wheelchair
for £2 or £2.40 a day
Hire a manual wheelchair
for £1.25 or £1.50 a day
Level A
Marlowes Carpark
Opening times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
9:30am - 4pm*
Phone number: 01442 259259
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Hire a scooter or electric wheelchair
for £2 or £2.40 a day
Hire a manual wheelchair
for £1.25 or £1.50 a day
Level A
Marlowes Carpark
Opening times: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
9:30am - 4pm*
Phone number: 01442 259259
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July 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Some flamingo colour to cheer the day.
November 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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The new home of #Shopmobility in #BuryStEdmunds - EcoCarriers Bury St Edmunds will take over the running of the service from this Monday. To book you'll need to register with EcoCarriers
☎️ 01284 413441
✉️ [email protected]
or online at https://orlo.uk/APYeE
☎️ 01284 413441
✉️ [email protected]
or online at https://orlo.uk/APYeE
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Shopmobility or local recycling/reuse organisations should be able to provide one
Or, put an ad on Gumtree etc
Or, put an ad on Gumtree etc
October 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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RIP Sabu. Can’t help but wonder if your demise is partly down to that time my FYC tag team partner Stereo Mike reversed over your foot on a shopmobility backstage at the Cheese & Grain in Frome…?
May 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Shout out for Shopmobility at Bluewater shopping centre today-easy, helpful, good value & great to hire wheelchair. All shops & changing rooms accessible
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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Andy Briggs does The Oracle presentation on Shopmobility. The website will be updated in August. It's open from 10am-5pm Mon-Sat and 11am-5pm Sunday - but they can facilitate later, quieter shopping. Shopmobility opened in 1999. There are 1,027 registered members. Avg dwell time 3-4 hours.
June 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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On Tuesday’s Your Voice @BlackCatRadio at 11am I’ll be talking to Lost Chimes about their new single Something Different (& upcoming album Now I Swim)
And also DavidLandonCole chair of Hunts Shopmobility trustees about why it is closing down
Listen at blackcatradio.org/members/Nigel-pauley/
And also DavidLandonCole chair of Hunts Shopmobility trustees about why it is closing down
Listen at blackcatradio.org/members/Nigel-pauley/
March 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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