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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 online 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. Over the last months, we’ve 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’ve introduced buying limits to some essential products to help with this too.

Helping everyone get access to the essentials.

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Changes to in-store shopping, and how we're supporting our customers

Find out about how we're keeping our customers and colleagues safe, making sure everyone has access to food, and giving vulnerable customers and NHS workers time to get their essentials.

Shopping safely in-store

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve focused on ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment. Our safety measures are there to protect you and our colleagues, as we all follow the latest government guidance. Now that strict national lockdown measures are in place again, we wanted to share an update on some of the ways we’re supporting you to shop safely.

It’s a legal requirement to wear a face covering in our stores​
To protect our colleagues and customers, we won’t let anyone into our stores who isn’t wearing a face covering, unless they’re exempt in line with government guidance. Please also make sure that you wear your face covering correctly – covering your mouth and your nose.

Shop alone​
Please shop alone unless you’re a carer or with children. We also encourage you to shop only when you need to, in line with government guidance to stay at home.

One–in, one–out​
We continue to limit the number of people in our stores and we have a ‘one–in, one–out‘ system in place to ensure social distancing.

Wait for the green light​
We have introduced a traffic light system at more than 1,300 of our store entrances. The system monitors numbers and will light up green when you can safely enter. If the light is red, then the limit has been reached and our colleagues will ask you to join a queue outside the store.

Sanitise your hands, basket and trolley​
We have cleaning stations in our stores so that you can sanitise your trolley or basket, and you‘ll find plenty of hand sanitiser around the store to use while you shop.

Helping to keep everyone safe.

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

If you need support

If you or anyone you know needs a little extra help getting access to food, there are several schemes and organisations that can provide support.

  • If you need emergency support, please go to the End Child Food Poverty website to find help in your local area.
  • If your child normally qualifies for free school meals during term time, you can get Free School Meal vouchers through your child's school. All Tesco stores accept these vouchers.
  • Healthy Start is a government scheme to help improve the health of pregnant women and families on benefits and tax credits. Under the scheme, eligible families are provided with vouchers every week to spend on a range of food. We also provide an additional £1 coupon for fresh fruit and vegetables for customers using Healthy Start vouchers. For information and to check eligibility, go to the Healthy Start website. All Tesco stores accept Healthy Start vouchers.
  • Our charity partner FareShare works with 11,000 charities to provide food to those who need it. If you need support, find more information on their website.
  • The Trussell Trust, another of our charity partners, runs a network of food banks providing food and support to families and individuals who need it. Find more information on the help that's available on the Trussell Trust website.
  • For help with healthy and affordable meal planning, download a free ‘Cook with Jack’ cookbook.
  • The Tesco Bags of Help scheme will continue to support thousands of UK families and charity groups with the funding needed to provide food and resources.

Helping everyone get access to food.

Priority hours

We’re continuing our dedicated hours for vulnerable customers. Please check our store locator for your local store’s hours.

Some of our stores open an hour early on Sundays, at 9am. This first hour is just for browsing, so you’ll only be able to check out your shopping from 10am.

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 entry to our stores to help them shop when they have the time. If there’s a queue at the front of the store, 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: 12/01/21