Single parent - how do I shop for my disabled son?

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tammy81
tammy81 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited March 2020 in Families and carers
I’m abit concerned as a carer for my son who’s in isolation and has heart defect, learning difficulties and hearing loss? I’m also a single parent and I can’t go out and que up for hours whilst his at home to try and get shopping for us to then be disappointed that there’s nothing on shelves to get... is there anything in place for us and are we included in the same rules in place for elderly? 

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    Hello @tammy81   Pleased to meet you.

    Please consider on line shopping .

    I have just completed a post to all members on line shopping websites.

    There is a place for you in our community always.

    Please take care.

    @thespiceman
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hi @tammy81, if you're unable to get a delivery slot for online shopping, it might be worth taking a look at Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK. They have a list of local groups across the nation who are mobilising to support the most vulnerable.
  • Kev2020
    Kev2020 Online Community Member Posts: 36 Connected
    Hi Kev here .. It's worth contacting your local store .. especially indipendat suppliers
    They can useually reserve things for you.

    Also you are able to get with food bills with healthy start 

    https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

    Let us know how you get on ..

    Kev
  • tammy81
    tammy81 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi Kev 
    thank you for your help, healthy start is mainly for pregnant women or for children under 4 years old.

    thanks for helping 
  • Kev2020
    Kev2020 Online Community Member Posts: 36 Connected
    Hi I wasn't sure how old he was.

    Also would you like store cupboard recipes ? Happy to help out.

    ?
  • Firefly123
    Firefly123 Online Community Member Posts: 526 Empowering
    If he receives free school means he's entitled to meals or vouchers from his school. 
    Most online shopping has a long wait for deliverys. 
    We are also self isolating as I have heart and lung problems and 3 young adults with autism and other complex needs. So I know how difficult it can be. 
  • tammy81
    tammy81 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Wish you well firefly123 we will get through this x 
  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    edited March 2020
    Hello @tammy81   How can I help you ?

    I know the problems with food and the supermarkets is not easy access at the moment.

    I do have the following can help you if click on and sign up as many as you can in your area.

    Apologise if you did not look at my links have added them here the main ones.

    Who do on line shopping plus one more might not think they offer groceries, but do.

    Also have a lot of deals on meat, goods and food items plus household.

    Depending what exactly you need.

    https://www.morrisons.com

    https://www.tesco.com

    https://www.ocado.com

    https://www.asda.com

    https://www.waitrose.com

    https://www.iceland.co.uk

    https://www.sainsburys.co.uk

    https://www.amazon.co.uk

    I can also offer recipes, store cupboard standbys. I am quoted by one of the Community as the Recipe King.

    Italian Stallion of the kitchen am creative with Pasta all things recipes Italian many less than five ingredients costing little.

    Many are cheap easy simple and on here if you care to look.

    Or if you wish to ask me what specifically you like to eat and try to offer a menu costing little.

    I do this every day as not only had to adjust personal circumstances.

    Living in poverty a difficult time so used to making meals with less is more.

    Give my time to the community being supportive, offering short cuts tips tricks and making use of nothing into meals.

    I have also added these links as well.

    Welfare advice, money and any thing such as support in the community.

    https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk

    https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk

    https://www.redcross.org.uk

    https://www.turn2us.org.uk

    Please look at any of the information provided.

    Sorry there is a lot just take your time, write them down.

    Need to ask any questions please ask .

    Thank you take keep safe and warm.

    @thespiceman
  • Firefly123
    Firefly123 Online Community Member Posts: 526 Empowering
    tammy81 said:
    Wish you well firefly123 we will get through this x 
    Yes we will as already used to dealing with difficult times. Stay strong and safe x

    Some very good ideas @thespiceman x
  • Kit_
    Kit_ Online Community Member Posts: 31 Connected
    If you can't find a mutual aid group on facebook, ACORN might be able to help you out depending on where you live. https://acorntheunion.org.uk/corona/
    They're in Brighton, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Lancaster, Liverpool and Newcastle and can probably find someone who is on the edges of those places if needed.
    Hope you get things sorted!
  • Bridget14
    Bridget14 Online Community Member Posts: 58 Contributor

    Morrisons have started weekly food box everyday items if you can manage to book. 
    Good luck to you all with your shopping.
    Keep safe and do not be afraid to ask for help from any of the community/government groups being set up. 
    Take care of yourselves and loved ones.

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