Monday 12 May 2008
Shopmobility gives everyone with a mobility problem, whether through age, accident or disability, permanent or temporary, access to shopping and other services in the city centre.
 

This information is available as a leaflet in braille and on tape

illustration showing shopper on mobility vehicle

Shopmobility gives everyone with a mobility problem, whether through age, accident or disability, permanent or temporary, access to shopping and other services in the city centre.

There are three Shopmobility centres in Cambridge: Park Street Car Park, the Grafton Centre and the Grand Arcade. There is also a satellite office in Drummer Street Bus Station.

The Bus Station office offers a pre-bookable service for people arriving by bus, taxi or Dial-a-Ride — Please call in advance on 01223 457452 to book your mobility aid.

Both Shopmobility centres have a free service including;

  • Manual Wheelchairs
  • Electric Wheelchairs
  • Scooters
  • Rollators (walking aids with seats)
  • Escorts for Visually Impaired and wheelchair users
Before equipment can be used;
  • Identification will be required (proof of name and address)
  • A small form must be completed for insurance purposes, but you do not need to be a blue badge holder to use this scheme.
  • If you are unsure on how to use your wheelchair or scooter staff will be on hand to show you

  • Portable Hearing Loops are also available from the offices
  • An escort service of up to two hours is also available for wheelchair users and people who are blind or visually impaired — This service needs to be booked in advance
  • Escorts are available only by appointment
  • Car parking arrangements differ on Sunday's. For more details please contact the centre.

To make a booking for a suitable mobility aid please telephone the centre you wish to use.

Both centres are open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm — The Grafton Centre is also open Sunday's from 11am - 5pm — or you can call outside office hours and leave a message.

To book an appointment contact:

Park Street Shopmobility
Park Street Car Park
01223 457452
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm

Grafton Centre Shopmobility
Grafton Centre East Car Park
01223 461858
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm · Sunday, 11am to 5pm

For more information about the service, or to make a donation write to, or phone;

Jean White
Cambridge Shopmobility
Environment & Planning
Cambridge City Council
The Guildhall, Cambridge
CB2 3QJ

01223 457452
Textphone: 01223 457050
email: jean.white@cambridge.gov.uk



Last updated: Thursday, April 24, 2008