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<p>The Government has successfully secured the agreement of supermarkets to continue
to provide support to the clinically extremely vulnerable.</p><p> </p><p>Supermarkets
continue to provide support to their vulnerable customers through offers such as priority
access to delivery slots, in-store shopping assistance, and home delivery of food
boxes which can be purchased over the phone for customers without internet access.</p><p>
</p><p>Additionally, there are a number of options available for individuals who identify
as vulnerable and want help accessing food. Vulnerable individuals can contact their
local authority, or one of Defra’s charity partners (AgeUK, Scope or RNIB), to be
referred for the Priority Food Delivery Scheme. Through this scheme, vulnerable individuals
or their carers can shop online with priority access to Tesco or Iceland delivery
slots.</p><p> </p><p>Vulnerable individuals can also request help from an NHS volunteer
responder in gaining access to food, prescriptions and other essential items by calling
the phone line or visiting the Royal Voluntary Service website.</p>
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