Just a quick one for those having trouble getting supplies

[dawkin_S]

In case you don't know about it, this site collates all the mutual-aid groups across the country that can help with shopping etc

covidmutualaid.org/

[Pippy25]

Thanks for this dawkin x

[medway-lady]

Be careful and read this to the end. I recognised one group of volunteers and it does say it is not working with Police, Local Government etc so check out who your giving personnel information too. I'd suggest never giving out details over the phone especially if your alone. Thieves and scammers still are operating normally. I can see that it is probably well meaning people but some may not be well meaning , so please be careful and never give out your bank details or pay by phone unless your certain the person on the other end is who they say they are. Here the GP's are organising prescriptions and the Local Authority is contacting people on the Vulnerable list and delivering foodboxes. So perhaps ring your Council and ask who in your area is helping and if they are on this list great, if not then think twice.

[dawkin_S in reply to medway-lady]

Yes of course, good tip - it's a shame but there are always people willing to take advantage.

[medway-lady in reply to dawkin_S]

Even worse NO DBS's the NHS. SAMS have to prove id. and are DBS'd. I did it !and its so easy to produce a website it can look official but may not be. And feeding into it whose checked ? My point was just be careful really. Better to make a phone call to an 'official body" like a Council than have your prescription nicked and your bank account emptied.

[dawkin_S in reply to medway-lady]

Totally agree - better to be safe.

[JFlay in reply to medway-lady]

Our local covid mutual aid (they are on the above link) were on the local BBC news last night showing what they do.

It was all above board but agree it's best to be cautious.

[Moomin8]

cards.asda.com/volunteer?ut...

Asda are doing a special card seems a better idea than giving cash. Btw - I neither work for nor have shares in Asda😁:

Volunteer Shopping Card

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If you’re volunteering

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you’re not exchanging cash

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you don’t need to know the person’s bank or credit card details

you can use the card contactlessly in-store using a barcode

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