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Tesco COVID-19 updates

Changes to online home delivery and Click+Collect

Find out about how we’re helping the most vulnerable get home delivery slots and making sure everyone can get the essentials they need, while keeping you and our delivery drivers safe.

See the latest updates about shopping in-store.

Freeing up slots

There’s still high demand for our online service, so we’d encourage you to shop in-store if you’re able to do so, where we have a number of safety measures in place.

To help more people shop in-store at times that are quieter or more convenient, we've extended the opening hours in many of our shops, although the majority remain closed overnight. To find the latest opening hours for your local store, please visit our store locator.

We’ve more than doubled the number of home delivery and Click+Collect slots to 1.5 million each week. This is to help anyone who’s unable to shop in‐store – especially our most vulnerable customers – so they can access our online service. Last week, we delivered more orders than ever before, and we’ll continue to increase the number of online slots available.

Find out more about priority slots for vulnerable existing Tesco online customers.

Helping the most vulnerable get food deliveries.

For those who are self-isolating

Our deliveries are continuing, and we’ll deliver to customers in self-isolation. You can let us know that you’re in self-isolation when you order (using the delivery notes box) or let the driver know at the door so that they can deliver safely.

We’re no longer packing your shopping in carrier bags. If you’d like us to use tray liners, just select that option when you check out. A tray liner fits around the inside of the tray and has your groceries inside. In line with government guidelines, we’re charging 40p for tray liners.

Our drivers have also been told how to check a customer’s age during these circumstances. For example, they may ask you to verify your age by showing them proof of identification, where possible, either from a distance or through a window/glass.

Drivers may have to remove any age-restricted products from your order and return them to store for a refund if they can’t verify your age or where local restrictions prevent the delivery of alcohol.

Supporting our customers.

A little help with our new Volunteer e-Gift Card.

You can now send an e-gift card to the person doing your shop in store, keeping you safe at home. T&Cs apply.

Food for all

We’re continuing to encourage customers to buy only what they need, to help make sure there’s enough for everyone.

We have good stock levels, so please shop as you normally would so that everyone is able to get what they need. We may apply buying limits to some essential products to help with that too.

Helping everyone get access to the essentials.

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Changes to in-store shopping

Find out about how we’re keeping our customers and colleagues safe, as well as giving vulnerable customers and NHS workers time to get their essentials.

Shopping safely in-store

To make sure we’re doing everything possible to reduce the risk of infection for our customers and colleagues, we’ll be introducing new social distancing measures in our stores soon.

In our larger stores, we now have colleagues at the entrances to help everyone follow the safety measures we have in place, and to answer any questions.

Where necessary, we’ll limit the flow of people coming into our stores to make sure they don’t get too busy. So over the coming weeks, you’ll also start to see a simple ‘traffic light’ system at the entrances of some of our larger stores, to help us manage the flow in and out.

Hand sanitiser and cleaning stations are available around our stores, and we continue to have social distancing guidelines and signage in place.

When you visit our stores, please follow the legal guidance on wearing a face covering. If you forget to bring one, we have packs available to buy at the front of our stores, which you can open immediately and pay for with your shopping later. As a reminder, the police can issue fines for not wearing a face covering, unless you’re exempt.

Helping to keep everyone safe.

Watch our video to find out more about the changes we’re making.

Priority hours

As the NHS continue to work hard each day, we’d like to extend the thank you for all they are doing.

We’re giving NHS, emergency service, and care workers priority access to our stores to help them shop when they have the time. If there’s a queue, please come to the front with your valid ID to enter.

Priority access for the NHS.

Health Charity Partners

Our unique partnership with Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation, and Diabetes UK gives us the opportunity to make a real difference to the health of the nation, which has never been more important. During this extraordinary time, many of our colleagues and customers with high-risk health conditions need access to expert information and support. If you, your friends or family need help and advice about the impact of coronavirus when living with cancer, diabetes or a heart condition, you can find out more in the links below.

Support and advice.

We've been a long-term partner of the British Red Cross, providing ongoing practical support when local communities need it the most.

Most recently, we’ve helped fund a free and confidential coronavirus support line, set up by the British Red Cross. Call 0808 196 3651 to chat to a friendly British Red Cross volunteer. The lines are open daily from 10am to 6pm.

They can give you practical advice, emotional support and put you in touch with help in your local area. Find out more at redcross.org.uk

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Last updated: 27/07/20