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<p>We know the difficulties that people with disabilities currently face in accessing
food and are taking steps to support this group. We have brokered discussions between
charities and retailers to help ensure that services are accessible for disabled people.</p><p>
</p><p>We know that a large number of vulnerable people continue to rely on friends,
family and wider community support. Where that is not possible, there are a number
of options available for people to access support.</p><p> </p><p>Individuals can request
help from an NHS volunteer responder, by calling or visiting the Royal Voluntary Service
website:</p><p><a href="https://volunteering.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/nhs-volunteer-responders-portal/isolating"
target="_blank">volunteering.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/nhs-volunteer-responders-portal/isolating</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>Individuals can use one of the increasing range and number of local, regional
and national commercial services that provide home delivery of groceries. They can
also call their local authority, who will be able to help refer them to local voluntary
and commercial shop and drop services and may be able to offer other support too.</p><p>
</p><p>Most supermarkets also offer protected in-store shopping hours to vulnerable
groups including people with disabilities and their carers.</p><p><br></p>
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