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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

42-46 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, SO19 9AD Southampton, Hampshire, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been looking into mobility scooters for a while now, and after going to a few different shops, we then came to Ableworld Woolston, Southampton. On my first visit, I was greeted prompt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed a wheelchair for my wife who has advanced dementia and mobility problems. We are both 80, I am sole carer and with Parkinson's so lugging a 'normal' wheelchair about is not good, similarly my w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ableworld Southampton are excellent. They helped my elderly parents to remain safe, mobile & comfortable. Equipment provided always good quality. Gave them confidence to remain independent & live in t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi I visited your Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire store with my mum on Friday 15th of May. Mum needed a new single recliner and we were helped by Dean, who couldn’t have been more helpful, guided us... See more

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Company details

  1. Mobility Equipment Supplier
  2. Disability Equipment Supplier
  3. Hospital Equipment and Supplies Store
  4. Wheelchair Store

About Ableworld - Southampton

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About Us

Ableworld are the largest mobility retailer in the country and believe this is because we genuinely care about our customer’s well-being. We employ professional, caring and knowledgeable staff to work in our stores, and provide quality mobility aids at value for money prices.

Ethical Traders

We pride ourselves on being an ethical trader who will not pressure sell items and if we feel a product should have an assessment we will not sell these online, as we want to ensure our customers that they are getting the right product for their needs, not just the most expensive mobility aid.

Our Products

Our stores stock all types of mobility aids, including Mobility Scooters, Walkers, Powerchairs, Bathing Aids and Stairlifts. You can be assured that in all of our stores we provide the same caring approach to looking after our customers, and the same range of quality mobility aids.

Free Expert Assembly

Free Professional Assembly

Free Professional Assembly
Free professional assembly on all mobility scooters and riser recliner chairs. No extra charge.

Contact info

  • 42-46 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, SO19 9AD, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

  • 023 8044 0000

4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Suitable Walking stick

Thank you for the help getting a walking stick ‘ which was suitable for my needs . Very friendly Dean helped me , will definitely return if I need anything else

7 March 2023
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Hello Rose,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are so pleased to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was able to help you find a walking sitick which was suitable for your needs. We hope to welcome you back again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have always had very good help from…

We have always had very good help from all staff , Megan was very helpful with my mother in law who is in her 90. She showed us all the walkers for my mother in law to use, they always helpful and nothing to small for them to do for you. We have always use s them when we need anything. A full 100/100 to them.😀

6 March 2023
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Hello Mr Taylor,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are thrilled to hear that Megan from our Ableworld Southampton was able to help you find a walker which met your mothers needs. It's also great to hear that you always recive very good help from all the staff. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warm

We are the new comers to UK. One of the side-guards of my sister’s power wheelchair was found loose and we didn’t know how to get the repair service. Luckily I do remember Ableworld. I had a very pleasant experience when I bought a walker for my sister at Ableworld last few months. With the professional advice that was given by Peter, my sister got a very useful walker. Therefore I went to Ableworld and sought for advice from Peter on 20 February. Peter arranged a staff to fasten the side-guard onto my sister’s power wheelchair immediately and didn’t charge me a penny. I wish to thank all the staff who are working in that shop. They all give us a very warm service.

20 February 2023
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Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that the Peter and the team where able to provided excellent service on your visit. Its also great to hear that Peter was able to help fix your sisters power chair. We hope to welcome you back again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a puncture this morning and was…

I had a puncture this morning and was stuck in merryoak this morning ,rang ableworld spoke to Geff he was so polite and helpful 15 mins a van and a lovely member of staff Dean took my scooter and offered me a lift ,bless them ,two hours later phone call to say my mobility scooter had been done great service brilliant staff so grateful to them

22 February 2023
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Hello Michele,

Thank you for taking the time to leave is this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Jeff and Dean from Ableworld Southampton where able to help you in fixing your mobility scooter quickey. We hope to see you again in-store.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly helpful staff with thorough…

Incredibly helpful staff with thorough knowledge of their products and a capacity to offer really useful practical advice

9 February 2023
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Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that the team at Ableworld Southampton was incredibly helpful in providing knowledge and advice. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good prompt support given.

Dean made sure that the wheelchair was fixed quickly. This shop is always helpful and supports its customers

13 February 2023
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Hello Eleanor,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was able to help fix your wheelchair quickley. It's also great to hear that the team at Ableworld southampton are always helpful and support our customers. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming woolston store

Dean at the woolston, Southampton store was super helpful. It was my second visit.
Dean listened and understood exactly what I was asking for and I left very happy with my purchase.
Thank you so much

11 February 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Teresa,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are so pleased to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was helpful and was able to understand your needs to help find the prefect product for you. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People…

I work for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and needed to assess one of my dogs in training to see if he would cope in a home with a stairlift. I explained this to a man on the phone who told me we'd be welcome to visit, and once we arrived, Dean listened to what we needed and kindly demonstrated a stairlift for us so that I could video the dog's response. Thanks to this kindness & understanding, I can now look to place our Hearing Dog with a client with mobility issues. Great service - even though we weren't strictly customers! Thank you.

9 February 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Karin,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was able to help assist and help you. We hope your hearing dog finds a client to help. We also hope to welcome you back anytime.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dean who served us was very helpful and…

Dean who served us was very helpful and friendly. nothing too much trouble. Very happy with the service we received.

4 February 2023
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Hello,

Thank you for taking the time in leaving us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean from Ableworld Southampton was very helpful and friendly. It's also great to hear that nothing was too much trouble. We hope to welocme you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

so helpful

If you have elderly parents, entering their world of increasing frailty and loss of mobility is pretty scary. What you really need is somewhere like this! Staff who are patient, understanding, and go out of their way to help you choose the right product(s). Have always been impressed with Ableworld. Recently parents moved into residential care and we were at a loss to think of who might help us move their 2 riser/recliner chairs. One email to Ableworld Woolston solved it. For a reasonable price they could do the removals, including another item for no extra cost. The guys turned up promptly, packed and unloaded the other end and set up the chairs in their new location. Could not have asked for more - thank you Dean and colleague!

26 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that the team at Ableworld Southampton were able to help move your paresnts riser recliner chairs into their new residential home. Its also great to hear that the team are patient, understanding, and go out of their way to help you choose the right products. We hope to see you again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and friendly service from Meg and Jackie

Excellent and friendly service from Meg and Jackie in the Wolston Southampton.

29 January 2023
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Hello Ralph,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Meg and Jackie at Ableworld Southampton provided a excellent and friendly service. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful staff

I have used Ableworld in Woolston, Southampton a lot over the last few years and I can’t sing the staffs praises highly enough. I visited them with my partner and her elderly mother who has dementia to look at wheelchairs. Dean was wonderful. He was very professional, offering great advice in a caring way without any pressure. I think we were in the shop for over an hour and although we identified the perfect wheelchair for her she just couldn’t make a decision due to her dementia. I am sure we will be back for it when she can commit to it. We wanted to make the decision for her but it would have stressed her more. The only thing we bought was a £3 tool to help doing up buttons. It certainly won’t be Dean’s biggest sale of the day but my partner and I would give Dean a 10 star review if we could. Very well done Dean. Guy and Jane,

21 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Guy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean from Ableworld Southampton was very professional, offering great advice in a caring way without any pressure. We hope to welcome you back again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i went into buy a mobility scooter in…

i went into buy a mobility scooter in ableworld woolston southampton. dean explained everything perfectly and set up the perfect bundle of the things i needed. also the other man sorry i forgot your name helped and delivered the same day. thank you so much for your help and for helping pick the right one for me

14 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Sammy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean from Ableworld Southampton was able to provide knowledge and help find products to meet your needs. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful

We have been using ableworld for our elderly mother for a few years now having a stair lift fitted (having to have it taken out due to flood in house and then reinstated) we have bought a number of things in which to aid our mother to live in her own home we find every member of staff extremely helpful and would thoroughly recommend ableworld woolston

13 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Lorraine,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted that the team at Ableworld Southampton was extremely helpful on your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

technical mind explaining things for my…

technical mind explaining things for my simple mind, I had some queries about some equipment to help with stairs and I am NOT technically minded at all. Dean Rofe was a lad who put it in a way I could understand and put me at ease with what i need to discuss with family - definately gonna grab him when I come back to buy - good kid

5 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean was able to help answer any queries you may have had. It's also fantastic to hear you now feel at ease. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I brought my Grandmother into the…

I brought my Grandmother into the Southampton Branch as she was having issues with getting out of her chair which was very low down and she struggled daily. We thought we would take a trip to this branch whilst we was in the area visiting relatives, So see what we could get to help her, upon arrival we was greeted with a smile and Friendly man - Dean. He showed us both and discussed the option for my Grandmother. She sat in each chair and showed her how each one worked. There was a really lovely selection of chairs which to help my really fussy grandmother to pick from. Dean was exceptional and even offered us a hot drink which was well needed on a cold day. Thank you to Dean what a lovely man to help us both. We will be using Ableworld again in the future.

4 January 2023
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Hello Becky,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are thrilled to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was able to help your grandmother pick the perfect riser recliner chair. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have now dealt with Dean a few times…

I have now dealt with Dean a few times during my research to find the right product. He has been most helpful each time - Polite, listening to my requirements and able to recommend or talk through the best solution. Would absolutely recommend Dean. 5 Stars!!

12 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Chloe,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Dean from Ableworld Southampton was able to help you find the right product to meet your needs. We hope to welcome you in-store in the near future.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was having issues of wetting myself…

I was having issues of wetting myself embarrassingly while out and about and sore Ableworld may be able to help. I was a little embarrassed to go, but I must say young Dean at the southampton branch put me right at ease. He talked me through what they had and recommended the disposable briefs and some pads to help me when I fall short. He put me at ease wearing this kind of thing, as jokingly or not he said he wears them on a night out. But seriously very professional and made a very uncomfortable old man feel at ease so thank you Dean - I will be back.

3 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Phil,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are thrilled to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton was able to help and put you at ease on your visit. We hope to see you again soon.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had brilliant service from Dean at…

We had brilliant service from Dean at Ableworld, from the first phone call in the morning to the service we received when we got there; he was friendly and polite. Dean told us what days & times he would be available to repair my Dad’s wheelchair and was able to fix it whilst we waited. The other lady on the shop was very friendly as well but unfortunately I didn’t get her name.

27 December 2022
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Meikle,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are thrilled to hear that Dean at Ableworld Southampton provided fantastic service on your visit. We are also pleased to hear that your dad's wheelchair was able to be fixed quickly. We do hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Replacement seat needed

Replacement seat needed for a relative's mobility scooter. First class attention from polite, professional staff (Asst Mgr Peter) at Woolston, Southampton branch. Good communication at every stage of the process.

6 January 2023
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Reply from Ableworld - Southampton

Hello Alan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this excellent review. We are delighted to hear that Peter at Ableworld Southampton was able to provide good communication and help when your relative's mobility scooter needed a replacement seat. We hope to welcome you back in-store again.

Take care
Ableworld

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