Shopmobility UK

Shopmobility UK is a nationwide network of mobility equipment hire centres operated by Driving Mobility, a Department for Transport-supported charity. Founded in 1989 as the National Federation of Shopmobility, the organisation provides affordable or free short-term wheelchair, powerchair, and mobility scooter rentals to people with temporary or permanent mobility restrictions, enabling access to shopping centres, high streets, and leisure facilities across the United Kingdom.The network operates individual hire schemes in towns and cities throughout the UK including Bradford, Cambridge, Coventry, Manchester, London, and many more locations. Each centre is accredited with a star rating system from one to five, ensuring consistent quality standards across the network. Shopmobility UK takes an inclusive approach, serving people of all ages with any form of mobility restriction, not only elderly or chronically disabled users. Volunteer escort services are available at many centres, including guides for visually impaired visitors. Equipment available for hire typically includes manual and electric wheelchairs alongside mobility scooters. For anyone with temporary or permanent mobility difficulties seeking affordable, accessible equipment hire to maintain independence while shopping or visiting town centres, Shopmobility UK provides a trusted, charity-backed national network of local hire centres.