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Ely Shopmobility Scheme
What does it do?
Shopmobility is a scheme to provide electrically powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility - through permanent or temporary disablement, accident, illness, or pregnancy - to shop and use the other facilities in Ely. The service must be pre-booked.
Who it is for?
A free service for anyone who finds it difficult to get about town
Where it is available?
Local service (East Cambridgeshire).
What it costs:
There is no charge for using the mobility aids, however positive identification of name and address is required - a driver's licence or utility bill, for example - before a mobility aid will be issued.
How to access or apply for it:
To ensure that suitable aid is available, telephone the Museum on 01353-666655 in advance. The Museum's opening times are 10.30am - 5.30pm.
Ely Shopmobility will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10.30am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Ely Shopmobility will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10.30am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
What to expect then:
On arrival a member of staff will ask you for proof of identity. You will also be required to sign a simple form for insurance purposes.If
you are unfamiliar with using an electrically powered scooter or wheelchair, a member of staff will show you how it works. When you are
both confident and happy, off you go. At the end of your visit return the equipment to the Centre by the time agreed - it's as simple as that.
you are unfamiliar with using an electrically powered scooter or wheelchair, a member of staff will show you how it works. When you are
both confident and happy, off you go. At the end of your visit return the equipment to the Centre by the time agreed - it's as simple as that.
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Info last updated:
10/04/2017
