22-03-2020, 12:57 AM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Meg
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For those of us who bank online, no problem we can just use a cash transfer to a bank account.I think new measures are coming in this weekend ( it was hinted at in the PMs speech yesterday) when the next restrictions of movement come into force to enable those vulnerable people being sheltered to get deliveries of essential items from supermarkets.
'' the government has said members of the Armed Forces will help ensure essential items like groceries can be delivered to people who are at-risk.''
Halfway down the page..
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51991887
22-03-2020, 09:51 AM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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And from where do we draw the cash?
22-03-2020, 09:58 AM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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And from where do we draw the cash?
The alternative is to do online shopping - but you may need to wait some time for delivery. If you have a helper who can buy just odd bits and pieces and rely on online shopping deliveries - that would probably work best.
22-03-2020, 10:08 AM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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You can’t restrain a person for not being able to understand . - Oh yes you can! If they're a danger to themselves or others - lock 'em up and throw away the key!!
22-03-2020, 12:05 PM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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You draw out as much as you can before you need to isolate. There have been reports of some people suggesting you give your card and pin number and taking more than they should. The alternative is to do online shopping - but you may need to wait some time for delivery. If you have a helper who can buy just odd bits and pieces and rely on online shopping deliveries - that would probably work best.
22-03-2020, 12:07 PM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by May
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Do as I do ST and have a pocket in Yer knickers where I've been hiding a wee stash of cash 
Make sure the elastic is strong enough to take the extra weight though...
22-03-2020, 12:32 PM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Don't forget it's there May and put them in the wash....Perhaps coins would be the way to go.... Make sure the elastic is strong enough to take the extra weight though...
22-03-2020, 01:16 PM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by OldGreyFox
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Give me your card and pin and I'll get it for you Tabby....
22-03-2020, 01:27 PM
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Re: Shopping for someone in isolation
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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You draw out as much as you can before you need to isolate.
Until they nail up our front doors and/or start painting red plague crosses on them - I will continue to be cautious, sensible and non panicked - and go out to the shops!
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