Vaccine boost as Harrogate firm offers free wheelchairs to help people with Covid jab appointments

A Harrogate business is offering free one-day wheelchair hire to help people get to their appointments at  local vaccination centres at the Pavilions of Harrogate and Ripon Racecourse.
"Getting out of the house to attend their vaccine appointment can be a challenge without support - " Yorkshire Care Equipment's sales director George Hulbert."Getting out of the house to attend their vaccine appointment can be a challenge without support - " Yorkshire Care Equipment's sales director George Hulbert.
"Getting out of the house to attend their vaccine appointment can be a challenge without support - " Yorkshire Care Equipment's sales director George Hulbert.

Yorkshire Care Equipment, a family run business that has been based in Harrogate for over 25-years, says it wants to raise awareness of this service so that mobility doesn’t become a barrier for any local residents due to get their vaccination.

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Founded in Leeds in 1972 and based in Harrogate for more than 25 years, the company is concerned that many individuals in these high priority vaccination groups require mobility assistance. supply specialist seating, mobility aids and other healthcare equipment.

George Hulbert, sales director at Yorkshire Care Equipment, said: "We’ve called Harrogate home for over 25 years and it’s wonderful news that many of our local customers are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

"But, after months of isolating at home we’re aware that more people are experiencing mobility problems.

"Getting out of the house to attend their vaccine appointment can be a challenge without support. That’s why we’ve made our wheelchair hire service free for these occasions."

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"Anyone can reserve and collect a wheelchair to help someone attend their appointment.

"To protect our community and move closer to seeing loved ones again, it is crucial that the vaccine is accessible to those eligible.

"If we can remove any barriers, then we are more than happy to help.”

This is a free one-day hire service. After use, wheelchairs must be returned same day to the Yorkshire Care Equipment showroom on Forest Lane Head, Harrogate.

It is a first come, first serve offer.

How to access a free wheelchair

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Requests for free wheelchair hire can me made using any of the following methods:

Telephone: 01423 799960

Hire Request Form: https://www.yorkshirecareequipment.com/for-hire/

Hire wheelchairs must be collected and returned to the Yorkshire Care Equipment showroom between 8.30am and 4.30pm. Free disabled parking is available:

Address:

Yorkshire Care Equipment

Linkside House

Forest Lane Head

Harrogate, HG2 7TE

Yorkshire Care Equipment remain open as an essential retailer.

Non-essential staff are working from home.

All equipment is fully sanitised before and after hire.

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Showroom staff will always wear face masks when giving and receiving equipment from customers.

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