Do we qualify as 'vulnerable' for special supermarket shopping times?

[MonaLisaDoesntSmile]

Not sure where it should have gone, Covid sub forum? But maybe someone here knows. There are no slots for either delivery nor click and collect for any of the supermarkets/amazon/anything else that delivers for the next month. I am 33 weeks, with a 3 year old toddler. We're not going out at all unless to the garden or park when it's absolutely empty. I know some supermarkets have slots for the elderly, NHS and 'vulnerable' and I wondered if we make the cut? Obviously if not will try to sort out shopping another time, which is rush hour any hour now, but thought I'd check if there is something out there that could make it easier especially as I have to take my toddler with me.

OP I probably will! Nobody is meaner to another woman than another woman! x

@n00bMaster69 Because leaving a 3yo at home alone would expose them to other risks that I'm sure you can imagine.

When my partner can shop, he does. When he can't, he can't and we have to live somehow, which- shockingly- without food is pretty hard!

@Aderyn19 A lot of places supposedly do this now and have different days for NHS and other 'vulnerables' now.

Who said anything about leaving your child alone? I know your partner has a long commute but him going out of his way to grab some shopping is surely preferable to risking the health of your unwell child?

I asked in the supermarket earlier this week and they said they would allow pregnant women in as they were on the list with the over 70s.

Have you tried Holland and Barrett for the specialist stuff?

No, you are not one of the most vulnerable unless you are pregnant AND have a serious heart condition (both). See below
“Who is at high risk?

You may be at high risk from coronavirus if you:

-have had an organ transplant
-are having certain types of cancer treatment
-have blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia
-have a severe lung condition, such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma
-have a condition that makes you much more likely to get infections
are taking medicine that weakens your immune system
-are pregnant and have a serious heart condition”
From NHS webpage
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Also: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729

Can I go for a walk on a sunny day?
Yes. Public Health England says: "You can go for a walk or exercise outside if you stay more than 2m from others."

What am I allowed to do when social distancing?

• You can see family and friends if it's essential
• You can walk your dog
• You can provide essential care for elderly relatives and neighbours if you have no symptoms
• You can go to the shops to buy food and groceries

Pregnant women are to social distancing NOT self isolate

No, you’re not highly vulnerable.

@monalisasmile

I had an email from Sainsbury's this afternoon telling me that I am classed as vulnerable and therefore prioritised for deliveries from tomorrow. I am assuming there is a central list of the 1.5mill that Boris is talking about that they are cross checking with, so expecting a letter as well tomorrow that I can show (or my DH can show) at supermarkets etc

@n00bMaster69 We can go back and forth, back and forth.
We need a lot of special stuff which is often not in shops when my partner comes back. The deliveries come at times he is not around and therefore he cannot get them. Actually if you're not around within 1-2 hours after the restocking, highly likely all you will be able to buy will be a can of artichokes.
"Some shopping" he can get on his way would not be enough to feed us- by the time he comes home there is literally nothing on the shelves, and not much on the weekends either. I am happy for all those who have wonderfully stocked supermarkets and support network, alas we don't and have to make ends meet one way or another, just like many other people in similar situation.

@jay55 I didn't think of it, may give it a go actually this week, hopefully out local H&B has not been looted like the other shops!

But shops are restocking throughout the day, his commute must mean he has the ability to visit several shops on the way home?

I just can't fathom why you would not do everything possible to prevent your sick child from contracting the virus, I guess some people care more about not being inconvenienced than the well-being of their child though. Sad times.

OP did you ever mention that your child was sick?

I have an idea! Why don’t you leave your child locked in the car with the engine running, or you could always give her a little bit of night nurse, knock her out good and proper so she is easier to manage in the supermarket! If that fails give her some used needles to play with to keep her occupied? You clearly do not care about your child at all so the above options you will probably already thought of in these very “sad times” we are living in!

xx

Yes, pregnant women are included, I went last week.
I think some of the responses on this have been a little uncalled for.

Have you tried to find out what support is available in your local community. Talking to five separate friends/family and all have support networks set up and run by volunteers in the areas they live in - all varied places, village/small town/large town/city/rural backwater. I am sure there is some support where you live.

M&S state on their website that pregnant women are included on the same days as elderly/vulnerable (but know not so many around as big supermarkets).

Yes we do, I went to Asda last week Friday and took my maternity notes as proof. I was able to shop in peace and get what I needed, take precautions in keeping distances (although the crowd outside didn't respect this at all). I wore gloves/mask

Yes, we are included, many supermarkets have confirmed this. However I’ve found it’s much much quieter later on in the day.

Yep we're included...and agree that some of the comments on here are completely unnecessary.

My logic at the moment is if my OH has to go to shop in 'normal' times, he's just exposing me as much if not more as he'd have to fight the queues and people are less likely to adhere to social distancing rules with him - which we have found to be the case. Whilst if I go during the allotted times, I get far more of a wide berth being clearly heavily pregnant and I'm also shopping with people who are also vulnerable and therefore adhering to the rules a lot more.

Sorry that you've felt like you've had to justify yourself for what was a pretty straight forward yes/no question.

Hello @MonaLisaDoesntSmile
Have you tried shops like Iceland? My husband told me they're less busy than supermarkets