Swindon Shopmobility
Swindon Shopmobility is now being operated by Voluntary Action
What is Swindon Shopmobility?
Swindon’s Shopmobility scheme is available for anyone with limited mobility and provides a selection of manually-propelled and battery-powered wheelchairs and scooters. These are provided to help people with mobility difficulties when using the facilities in Swindon’s town centre.
The unit is staffed and has a waiting area with accessible toilet facilities nearby.
Available equipment includes:
- Mobility scooters
- Power chairs
- Manual wheelchairs
Anyone with limited mobility, whether through permanent or temporary disability, illness, accident or age, can use the scheme. Persons under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult or carer.

Costs
Annual Membership | £18 |
Temporary Day Membership | £10 |
Daily Usage Charge | £2 |
Manual Wheelchair Hire
1 Night | £10 |
Weekend (Friday to Monday) | £15 |
1 Week | £20 |
2 Weeks | £25 |
3 Weeks | £30 |
4 Weeks | £35 |
Opening Times
Monday - Friday | 9am - 4.30pm Last Equipment Hire: 3pm Last Equipment Return Time: 4pm |
Saturday | 9am - 3.30pm Last Equipment Hire: 2pm Last Equipment Return Time: 3pm |
Booking
Swindon Shopmobility is situated at the back of Sanford House in Sanford Street.
Full year members are entitled to park free so long as they are using equipment from Shopmobility.
Proof of Identity
Annual Membership
On your first visit you are required to provide two forms of identification showing your current address which must be less than two months old (e.g. a recent utility bill).
Temporary Day Members
On each visit you will be required to provide two forms of identification showing your current address which must be less than two months old (e.g. a recent utility bill).
Booking in Advance
Anyone wishing to use the service is encouraged to book in advance to avoid disappointment and bookings can be made up to one week in advance by using the contact details below.
Telephone: 07379 689128
Email: Shopmobility@vas-swindon.org