Hire a mobility scooter in Lichfield city centre

Sign up for our shopmobility scheme

If you have a mobility problem, and find it difficult to navigate around Lichfield city centre, our shopmobility scheme may be able to help you.

Shopmobility offers anyone with a mobility problem a place to park, and the use of a motorised mobility scooter or manual/push wheelchair for the day.

It costs £5 for an annual membership and then £1 each time you use the service.

The scooters can be picked up from the Friary multi-storey car park in Lichfield - get directions

Hiring hours and how to book

Shopmobility scooters are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. 

If you want to use a shopmobility scooter, you must book/reserve your scooter or wheelchair 24 hours in advance.

You can reserve a scooter/wheelchair from Tuesday to Saturday at the below times: 

Morning pick up: 10am to 11am 
Morning return or afternoon pick up: 12noon to 1.30pm
Afternoon return: 3pm to 3.30pm

Shopmobility does not run on Mondays and Sundays.

Parking is free when using the service, provided your valid blue badge is correctly displayed.

To reserve a scooter, please call 07779 333807.

New users - how to register

If you've never used our shopmobility service before, you'll need to register before you use a scooter.

All you need to do is book a date to come in for a short training/induction session on how to use the scooters/wheelchairs.

You will also need to bring two forms of identification with you that show your name and address. These could include a recent household utility bill, a driver's license or a passport.

As part of your induction session, you will also need to fill in a short form and disclaimer.

To book a training session, please call 07779 333807.