Asking please advice re shopping help

Graces7

I have never asked for any help with things like this but at present my illness has become very active and as I live in a very remote area, shopping fr food etc is draining me. Just cannot face it this week.

I was looking at tesco delivery service and also wondered what help there might be? They would need to liaise with the ferry folk as I am offshore but that has been done before

Many thinks, or even THANKS!

AndrewJRenko

Sorry to hear that you're struggling a bit. I'd imagine that local knowledge and contacts might be more fruitful than your online query here on the situation for getting the Tesco lad on the ferry. In general, it would be illegal for Tesco to discriminate against you on grounds of your disability, but there is nothing in law that prevents them from limiting deliveries to certain areas.

Graces7

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Sorry to hear that you're struggling a bit. I'd imagine that local knowledge and contacts might be more fruitful than your online query here on the situation for getting the Tesco lad on the ferry. In general, it would be illegal for Tesco to discriminate against you on grounds of your disability, but there is nothing in law that prevents them from limiting deliveries to certain areas.

Thanks

tesco would hand over the delivery to the ferryman as it is not a car ferry. I was not sure re the distance tesco will cover?

Tomorrow will email tesco and see what their costs are.

LynnGrace

Just from memory, because I have never used it much, but usually you have to book a delivery slot with them, so it might not be the easiest thing to coordinate.

Maybe sign up and do a trial shop, to see if it is feasible, cost, delivery area etc? I hope that you get sorted. Take care of yourself.

looksee

Graces7, I realise you posted looking for specific advice about getting your shopping from Tesco, but I wonder if more general suggestions would be useful, given the forum.

You have moved, fairly recently, to an offshore island. You have previous experience of living on islands, I think. You certainly have experience of living in a remote area (in Kerry, I think). You have said yourself that your health is disimproving, and age catches up with all of us. So why not live in a less remote area, on the mainland, within reach of shops and services? Surely it would be better to do it now while you are still fit enough to organise it, than wait until you are maybe in a nursing home because you cannot take care of yourself in a remote house.

Graces7

looksee wrote: »

Graces7, I realise you posted looking for specific advice about getting your shopping from Tesco, but I wonder if more general suggestions would be useful, given the forum.

You have moved, fairly recently, to an offshore island. You have previous experience of living on islands, I think. You certainly have experience of living in a remote area (in Kerry, I think). You have said yourself that your health is disimproving, and age catches up with all of us. So why not live in a less remote area, on the mainland, within reach of shops and services? Surely it would be better to do it now while you are still fit enough to organise it, than wait until you are maybe in a nursing home because you cannot take care of yourself in a remote house.

Ah thank you but moving is not on the cards. I am seeking ways to get supplies here is all. My family will take care of me when need be so no nursing home .

I have struggled with no power for months and no internet and other things ..so thinking more deeply now

I am simply asking re organising supplies as I have done elsewhere successfully . That is all, Everything else here is perfect for my way of life and this setback is probably temporary

I really also wondered if as in the UK Social Services might help? At one time I had a home help who simply shopped . I have no idea re the system here so was asking re that also.

Blessings and thanks for caring

Graces7

LynnGrace wrote: »

Just from memory, because I have never used it much, but usually you have to book a delivery slot with them, so it might not be the easiest thing to coordinate.

Maybe sign up and do a trial shop, to see if it is feasible, cost, delivery area etc? I hope that you get sorted. Take care of yourself.

Thanks

That would work when they know they have to fit in with a ferry time. Maybe! Will try tomorrow and see.

Usually I am fine to cross then drive to wherever I want to shop. Just seems sensible to have a plan B in case of greater need like now. The food for the cats and dog is the most important!

LynnGrace

Take care, and I hope that you can get your shopping in.

Graces7

Hopefully sorted and a delivery expected today.

It has been a saga.

Tesco did not reply.

Tried V de P after reading their website. They offered me all the free food I wanted from the Food Bank but I or someone else would have to collect from Ballina

Tried Age Action after reading their website. Well, "all older people" as long as you do not live in West Mayo .

Then it occurred to me that each Thursday there is a ferry that connects with the community bus service to take shoppers to a nearby town.. so I emailed the supermarket there, supervalu,and hopefully today will see a large grocery order at my gate. They have been helpfulness personified. And are happy too this and to do it each week .
All by email.

Rashers

Might be worth considering calling your Social Worker in the hospital nearest to you and explaining the situation. Best of luck.

Graces7

Thankfully not needed.

The first order came in last week, all beautifully packed and excellent quality. Great customer service.

Rashers wrote: »

Might be worth considering calling your Social Worker in the hospital nearest to you and explaining the situation. Best of luck.

Graces7

Nearly two months on and all is well established. I order by email using the supervalu web site to make a list, emailing the shop where the islanders are taken to...

It gets delivered here.

Have not been really well since this need arose so it is a huge blessing and a peace . It is not putting busy folk to any extra work and the shop are glad of the trade .. Odd thing is that I had to think of it myself but then that is the best way.

I am currently without transport so this is an extra boon and even when I get mobile etc I will leave the facility in place so I can enjoy time out without heavy shopping..

Happy!