CHARITY Clyde Shopmobility has marked its sixth successful year with staff and volunteers.

The organisation has helped thousands of disabled people across West Dunbartonshire since it was founded in 2011.

MP Martin Docherty-Hughes visited the centre in Clydebank last week and paid tribute to the charity’s assistance for those needing motorised scooters and wheelchairs.

He said: “Clyde Shopmobility provides an invaluable support service to thousands of people with mobility problems and visual impairments across West Dunbartonshire.

“Too many people with disabilities, illness or limited mobility face difficulties getting out of the house, resulting in loneliness and social isolation. Clyde Shopmobility plays a vital role in supporting people with disabilities to regain their independence – giving them the confidence to get out and about and access shops, parks, cafes and public services.

“This not only benefits the community, it also helps local businesses which benefit from additional customers who otherwise would not be able to access their goods and services.”

A spokesperson for Clyde Shopmobility said they had delivered mobility service to more than 1,200 people across the area with more than 19,000 individual service users.

The spokesperson added: “We also regularly organise events in the local parks and areas of interest which focus on bringing people out of their homes and back into the communities. Our main aim is to help improve the quality of life that may have been lost due to mobility concerns or isolation.

“Clyde Shopmobility is a community-led charity and without the massive contribution made by our volunteers, we would not be able to operate a mobility service. Throughout the years, 72 volunteers have contributed more than 100,000 hours of their time to help deliver a much needed service to West Dunbartonshire.”