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The National Federation of Shopmobility UK (NFSUK) is a UK registered Charity. It exists to support and promote its affiliated Schemes to existing and potential customers, and encourage the development of new Schemes. In addition NFSUK will do whatever it can to facilitate public access and offer related guidance and information.

Members of the public should click on the “News Items” tab on the left of this screen for other guidance and information NFSUK publishes from time to time. Click on the "Lockton" logo above for all your mobility equipment insurance needs

NFSUK is pleased to announce details of its Summer National Conference 2008 and provide early information about its National Users Passport Scheme. Please look at the "News Items".

Affiliated Schemes only have access to the information published within their password protected site accessed by clicking on the “Affiliates Only” tab. Affiliated Schemes should check this part of the site regularly to keep up-to-date with the Latest News!

THE Traveller`s Guide for disabled people within the UK: Easy Access Britain - The 2008 Guide to Accessible Places to Stay and Visit is now available. Click on the "News Items" to the left for more details ...


2007 BEST PRACTICE AND TOM HILLIER AWARDS;
USING THIS WEBSITE AND THE DIRECTORY OF AFFILIATED SCHEMES;
NFSUK`s ACCREDITED PARTNERS;
THE SPRING 2008 EDITION OF THE SHOPMO SHUTTLE;
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE 2008 SUMMER CONFERENCE;
2008 BEST PRACTICE AND TOM HILLIER AWARDS.

NFSUK is pleased to announce that at its Summer National Conference the "Tom Hillier Award" for outstanding customer service was awarded to Aylesbury Shopmobility.

The "Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Award for Best Practice Innovation" was awarded to Fareham Shopmobility (on behalf of the Wessex Group) for its innovative system of Training Roadshows in the use of Scooters and other equipment by the wider public community beyond just its Scheme customers. Congratulations to both Schemes.


NFSUK`s website includes our online Directory of Shopmobility Schemes in the UK, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland plus a wealth of other information. This supplements our 2007/2008 paper version that is available for purchase from us. NFSUK hopes that you will find it useful as you plan your journeys around those countries. The 2007/2008 edition of our Directory has now been distributed to Affiliated Schemes, Subscribers and Supporters. This Directory is bigger than ever and the number of Shopmobility Schemes that are affiliated continues to grow. Any existing Scheme not affiliated or any organisation thinking of starting a Scheme is welcome to contact us to discuss the process of affiliation. That process will determine whether you meet NFSUK`s Best Practice and Minimum Standard Criteria. These are reviewed and confirmed annually to ensure ongoing compliance. NFSUK wants to expand its service to cover leisure facilities and some European, Americas and Far East destinations. We always welcome feedback about Shopmobility facilities that anyone uses either at home or abroad and might wish to recommend for consideration for affiliation. Please check the "About the Federation" tab for more on NFSUK`s Starter Pack for Schemes wishing to start-up and/or affiliate to NFSUK. The paper version of our 2007/2008 Directory is available from NFSUK for £5.00p (inc p+p). If you would like one the please send a cheque for that amount made payable to "NFSUK" to "NFSUK, PO Box 6641, Christchurch, BH23 9DQ". Quantity orders are welcomed and will attract a discount dependent upon the number of copies ordered. Please email us for further information.

NFSUK`s ACCREDITED PARTNERS

NFSUK has developed a range of accredited partner arrangements that enhance our service to our affiliated Schemes and the wider public community. Details of these have been published to Affiliated Schemes and are also available direct from NFSUK. Make sure that you visit regularly to keep up-to-date with what`s happening within the Shopmobility Network, and benefit even more from what`s on offer! You can call our 24 hour answerphone service or email us with your needs for mobility equipment (hire or purchase), accessible accommodation (at home and abroad) or insurance (personal or corporate).


The Spring 2008 edition of the ShopMo Shuttle has been publshed for and distributed to Affiliated Schemes. It is available on the Affiliated Schemes` only password protected Website bottom button on left, along with much more information.


NFSUK has announced the the dates and other information about the Summer Conference planned for July 2008:

The Summer Conference will be held on Friday, 11th and Saturday, 12th July 2008 at the Quality Hotel in Walsall. In 2008, this Conference will not be held at the same time as the Mobility Roadshow. Feedback from the last couple of years has been that our Conference Programme has been so busy that delegates haven`t had the time or energy to go to the Roadshow as well!

NFSUK wishes to encourage as many Schemes, and prospective affiliates, as possible to attend our Summer Conferences in 2008. Booking Information for the Summer Conference has been published and is available within the "News Items". Should you want more information about the Conference Programme please contact NFSUK.


Nominations for these awards can now be submitted. The closing date for nominations to be received by NFSUK for both awards is Friday, 20th June 2008. They will be presented at the NFSUK Summer National Conference Dinner on Friday, 11th July 2008.