Shopmobility scooter hire in Chester
Following months of work the Council is pleased to announce our plans to secure the future of Shopmobility scooter hire in Chester.
The Shopmobility scooter hire service will be brought in-house to be delivered by Vivo Care Choices the Council’s learning disability service.
The Council currently runs a number of cafes providing valuable day opportunities and work experience for people with learning disabilities and Shopmobility will be brought into that group of services.
Justine Williams Chief Officer DIAL West Cheshire has said ‘we are really pleased the Council has found a positive way to maintain a Shopmobility scooter hire service in Chester and will support the Council and our two employees and volunteers to ensure the new council run service is operational by the 1st April 2025’.
The new Shopmobility scooter hire service will operate from 1st April 2025 and, for the immediate future, will remain based in Kale Yards car park in Chester.
The Council would like to thank the current provider, DIAL West Cheshire, for their support and service over the years and continuing to work with them during this time.
Cllr Sheila Little Lead Member for Adult Social Care has said ‘we are committed to maintaining a Shopmobility scooter hire service in Chester, and I am pleased with the new delivery model we are putting in place. This is a really positive outcome, expanding our work opportunity businesses for people with a learning disability, securing mobility scooter hire provision within the city and providing continued employment opportunities for the two existing members of staff from DIAL West Cheshire’.
