Grocery shopping during this time is challenging.
Those of us classed as extremely vulnerable and vulnerable are being asked to self isolate. My parents are classed as vulnerable and I’m extremely vulnerable due to all my health concerns. Our biggest challenge is we are not meant to leave the house to buy groceries but all the delivery slots are booked up.
So if you have not been asked to self-isolate please don’t use up these slots by booking a delivery as you are depriving someone who needs it.
If you do book a delivery at least ask your vulnerable neighbours and friends/family if they need anything you could add to the order. You can then leave it on your/their doorstep.
Even those vulnerable should be asking any other vulnerable contacts if they need anything in the delivery. In my Friday delivery I am ordering bits for my neighbour (extremely vulnerable) and my parents (vulnerable).
I do understand how mental health can be stopping people going to the shops but in this case ask a friend to go for you, explaining to them why you can’t go. I urge you NOT to book a delivery unless you really have no other option.
If you are on the vulnerable list contact friends and family so you have people you can ask for help. Personally I have set up a WhatsApp group of local friends who can help get prescriptions (and probably eventually milk). Telling them in advance gives them a heads up and asking lots at once increases the likelihood of someone being able to help asap.
Stay safe and well at this time and distant.
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