Everything You
Need To Know

The wheelchairs can be used by anyone who has a mobility issue or an additional need which means a chair is needed to get on to the beach.

There are some restrictions for use of the wheelchairs, including a weight limit for each chair.

Please note we do not hire chairs for clients who do not have these needs.

We are open each weekend from 1^st March to 31^st October (weather permitting).

On Saturday and Sunday we are open from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Last booking 3pm and chairs must be returned by 4pm.

On weekdays, Bank Holidays and from November to February we open for bookings only.

It is always advisable to book a chair.

There is no charge to use a beach wheelchair – our service is free.

However Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs is a registered charity, and we welcome donations.

Volunteers can explain about the wheelchairs and other equipment available and assist you in choosing the most appropriate.

The volunteers cannot assist in transferring you to the beach wheelchair.

If using the hoist, a disclaimer must be signed. You must bring your own sling. Volunteers usually cannot use the hoist but in exceptional circumstances may be able to operate the hoist under the clear direction of the client/carer.

Volunteers cannot push the wheelchairs on the beach. You must have someone with you who is fit enough to push the wheelchair on the beach, including on pebbles and the slope to the beach.

Clients can leave their wheelchairs in the Wheel Base while they are on the beach.

All the beach wheelchairs in our fleet are manual. You must have someone with you who is fit enough to push the wheelchair on the beach, including on pebbles and the slope to the beach.

The only way to book a beach wheelchair is to phone our freephone number 0300 011 1003. Our Booking & Volunteer Coordinator will ask for the following information when booking:

• Date and time of booking
• Contact name and number and where the client is travelling from
• The name, age and needs of the person who will be using the beach wheelchair.

This information helps the booking go smoothly.

Please give at least 24 hours notice so that we can organise volunteers for the booking.

It is always advisable to book a chair.

We welcome bookings from groups. Groups from schools, youth groups, care homes and charities use the beach wheelchairs.

Bookings for groups must be made via our freephone number 0300 011 1003. Our Booking and Volunteer Coordinator will discuss the group numbers and needs so that enough volunteers are available for the booking, and we have the appropriate chairs available. We may need to set a limit to group numbers.

Please note if alterations to group numbers are required these must be notified at least 24 hours in advance so that any changes to our staffing can be made.

You need to call our freephone number 0300 011 1003 to cancel a booking. We appreciate as much notice as possible when a cancellation is made, at least 24 hours where possible.

Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs has employer liability and public liability insurance.

You will need to bring ID to show before using the beach wheelchair.

You must bring your own  4 point sling if using the hoist.

Secure footwear is recommended, as is weather appropriate clothing and precautions for the sun.

Our chairs cannot be hired for other beaches. They are insured for use on Fleetwood beach only.