Shopmobility Sheffield - Sadly Closed

[Plain Talker 11]

Update Update Update

 

there have been a couple of changes in pricing and opening hours at Shopmobility Sheffield.

 

The Eldon street loan point will no longer open on Saturdays, so the opening hours are now

 

Monday to Friday, 0915 to 1530

 

This does not affect the Crystal Peaks opening hours.

 

The pricing has been altered slightly, too (the first increase in five years)

 

Scoota hire:- day rates

 

Up to an hour £1.50

Up to 3 hours £3.00

Over 3 hours £5.00

[ikkleangel1 10]

Is it true council or someone trying to stop shop-mobility? Saw something on news other night about a petition your doing to stop them from doing this - if so where can I sign it -as my Dad used this service before he passed and I know he would be so upset if it stops for others (he was a member of the Sheffield Pensioners Action Group (SPAG) so would want me to sign and also I want to sign for all people who can't get about and need this service - thank you and hope its nor true

Edited April 11, 2012 by Plain Talker
sorry hit edit not quote!!! (PT)

[Plain Talker 11]

Is it true council or someone trying to stop shop-mobility? Saw something on news other night about a petition your doing to stop them from doing this - if so where can I sign it -as my Dad used this service before he passed and I know he would be so upset if it stops for others (he was a member of the Sheffield Pensioners Action Group (SPAG) so would want me to sign and also I want to sign for all people who can't get about and need this service - thank you and hope its nor true

 

 

Shopmobility are struggling for funding. (as are many charities) and are asking the council to give proper funding.

 

it's feared that the charity may fold, if there is not sufficient money. this would be a tragedy.

[ikkleangel1 10]

Shopmobility are struggling for funding. (as are many charities) and are asking the council to give proper funding.

 

it's feared that the charity may fold, if there is not sufficient money. this would be a tragedy.

 

 

 

I've found the petition on here and signed it and asked all family and friends to sign to as it would be a shame for it to close - good luck

[Plain Talker 11]

Scooter/ Wheelchair loans starting 1st January 2012

 

Up to 3 hours: £ 3.00

Full day: £5.00

 

Weekend (Friday to Monday): £ 15.00 (available midweek if needed)

1 Week within Sheffield - £ 30.00 plus £ 100.00 refundable deposit

1 week outside Sheffield - £ 50.00 plus £ 100.00 refundable deposit

 

Wheelchairs free for up to six weeks, (£20.00 refundable deposit) - Shopmobility Sheffield just asks for a donation to keep the service running.

 

Shopmobility Sheffield Tel (0114) 2812278

Arber House,

West Hill Lane Car Park,

Eldon Street Sheffield S1 4GX

 

And

Shopmobility Sheffield at Crystal Peaks

At: 11a Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre

S20 7PJ

Tel (0114) 2483802

[Plain Talker 11]

Just to confirm, the current opening hours and pricing structures at Shopmobility Sheffield:-

 

Website

 

http://shopmobility-sheffield.weebly.com/

 

Eldon Street Loan point :-

 

day loan and extended loans available from here.

 

Tel (0114) 2812278

Opening hours:-

0915 -1530 Monday to Friday

 

Half-day Loan (up to 3 hours) £3.00

Full day loan (3 hours+ ) £5.00

 

Manual Wheelchairs day loan - free

Manual wheelchairs:- extended loan (Up to 6 weeks) Free, with a returnable deposit of £20, and we ask if possible, a donation towards the running of the service.

 

 

Crystal Peaks loan Point

 

No long-term loans are available from this loan point.

 

Tel (0114) 2483802

 

Opening hours, Monday to Saturday 0915 to 1700 (Please return your equipment by 1645, thank you)

 

Scoota loan

Up to 1 hour: £1.50

Up to 3 Hours:- £3.00

Full day (over 3 hours) £5.00

 

Manual wheelchairs

 

Day loan only. Free of charge.

Edited August 3, 2015 by alternageek

[sabb 10]

Has shopmobility closed down? I've been trying to get in touch but the crystal peak number doesn't work and eldon st is all locked up

[Vaati 11]

8 hours ago, sabb said:

Has shopmobility closed down? I've been trying to get in touch but the crystal peak number doesn't work and eldon st is all locked up

Sadly it has closed: https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/disabled-shoppers-in-sheffield-hit-by-sudden-closure-of-mobility-scooter-charity-1-9479756

 

I did a lot of work experience there and gained additional qualifications. It's a shame they lost funding from the council to Clark and Partners. The little ones lose out again...

Edited January 15, 2019 by Groose

[Anna B 1,401]

Another victim of the Tories austerity funding. Councils no longer have the money to keep these essential services running, but then as disabled and wheelchair users are 'only' a minority group, they will have to carry the burden once again.

 

As a group they are the most affected and abused by austerity cuts and the targeted withdrawal of help ever.