Morrisons has launched a dedicated telesales shopping service offering next day delivery on essential items for the “vulnerable and elderly”. Customers can now order from a list of 47 essential items over the phone and pay for goods with their credit card when their order is delivered.

The new telephone service will ensure that more people who can’t leave their home to go shopping will be able to get a delivery.”

To order online customers can call 0345 611 6111 and select option 5.

Morrisons will now offer 70 “essential household” items via the Deliveroo app from 130 stores across the UK meaning one-in-four households can order from the app.