Wheelchair & Mobility Hire
Borrow a wheelchair for up to twelve weeks, by appointment, if you live in the Basildon area.
Who is this for?
- Basildon area residents who need a wheelchair for a short while
- People recovering from an operation or an injury
- Families with a visitor who needs a wheelchair
- By appointment only, so please call first
When does the service run?
| Days | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10am to 3pm, by appointment |
Call 01268 294235 first to check a chair is free and book a time to collect it.
We run a wheelchair loan service for people living in the Basildon area. It is by appointment only, so please call us before you come.
You hire a wheelchair for six weeks at a time, up to a maximum of twelve weeks. There is no charge for the hire itself. You pay a yearly membership and a deposit, and the deposit is refunded when the chair comes back in good condition.
Collection and delivery
You can collect the chair from the George Hurd Centre, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. If you cannot collect it, we can deliver it to you for £10.
Please note: We can take payments by credit or debit card.
Not sure what you need?
Call us and tell us what you are looking for. If we cannot help, we will point you to someone who can.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the hire period itself. The deposit comes back to you when the chair is returned in good condition. We can take card payments.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly membership | £12 | |
| Deposit | £30 to £50 | Refunded when the chair comes back in good condition |
| Hire period | No charge | Six weeks at a time, up to twelve weeks |
| Delivery to your home | £10 | Optional. Collecting from the centre is free |
Prices correct as of .
How to hire
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Call the wheelchair hire line
Call 01268 294235, Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, to check that a chair is available and book an appointment.
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Become a member and pay the deposit
Membership is £12 a year. The deposit is £30 to £50 and is refunded when you bring the chair back in good condition.
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Collect the chair, or have it delivered
Collect it from the George Hurd Centre, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, or we can deliver it to you for £10.
Get in touch
Call us on 01268 465858 during opening hours, or send us a message and we will get back to you.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am to 3:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
These are the transport line hours. The toenail cutting and wheelchair hire lines are open 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.