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Food shopping during the pandemic

Hi all. As you may know, I work on the Consumer Affairs team at Scope. I am looking into issues surrounding accessing food and essentials. It's a huge issue which was featured here - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/coronavirus-disability-shopping-uk-b1767994.html?utm_content=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1607443218
I'm interested to see how/if things have changed from lockdown 1, eased restrictions, lockdown 2, tier system. I'd be so grateful if you could share your experiences here/by message/email.
Thanks! Emma
I'm interested to see how/if things have changed from lockdown 1, eased restrictions, lockdown 2, tier system. I'd be so grateful if you could share your experiences here/by message/email.
Thanks! Emma
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Available slots have definitely been a big point of concern for many people. I've moved house since the first lockdown and now live with my partner and thus we do our own shopping. We've not subscribed to any online shopping website yet but I fear a week when for some reason we can't make it to the store and have to rely on getting online at short notice.
How accessible the websites are are my main worry, such as will they work well with a screen reader.
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However in 2nd lockdown my son had to isolate for 14 days and as I cant go out shopping without his assistance I had to rely on online shopping, As this was the start of 2nd lockdown there were no slots available for 7 days, I am able to go to the shop o n my scooter and get a few bits but not a full shop and also I dont like to go alone due to my very poor vision . I had no choice other than to go out for milk and bread while I waited for the delivery
I know always have some long life milk in and a spare loaf in the freezer