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It’s no news that, thanks to the C-word, we all need to do our bit to protect the vulnerable and the heroes of our NHS. That means abiding by the lockdown rules and staying the hell indoors.
Luckily for us, there’s tons of on-demand services to make our life in isolation that little bit easier. Thanks to these sites and apps, there really is no excuse not to stay in our homes and only venture outside once a day for essentials – because really, most essentials can be brought straight to your door (and yes, that includes wine)…
It’s no secret that streaming has become somewhat of a lifeline in lockdown, and while we’re eternally grateful to Netflix (anyone else already binged Tiger King and Ozark S3?), the arrival of Disney Plus in the UK could not be better timed. As of March 24th, we finally have access to a library of all things Disney, from the classics to the new releases. And it’s only £5.99 a month!
You don’t have to miss out on brand new stashes of hair, skin, body or makeup products thanks to beauty subscription boxes delivered to your door, and Glossybox is one of our faves. According to their site, they’re operating as usual and not experiencing any delays in delivery. Your box will be dispatched on the 5th of every month, and you’ll get five products from the world’s best makeup, skincare and haircare brands. From £8.50 per month.
Laundryheap is an on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service. They collect your washing and deliver it back to your home freshly washed, dried and ironed in less than 24 hours. They’ll even clean your home and bedding items which we often wash at a launderette. Whether it’s for you or a loved one in need of some extra help, it makes dirty washing one less thing to worry about. They’re offering hi-temp washing and contactless delivery at the moment, plus 30% off for NHS workers.
If Jason Bateman money-laundering for a Mexican drug cartel and/ or Carole Baskin aren’t really your thing, try Marquee TV for a culture fix. Theatre buffs, dance lovers and opera obsessives can stream shows from the likes of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Shakespeare Company. They’ve just increased their free trial period to 30 days in response to Covid-19, with a monthly plan costing £8.99 thereafter.
Even though we’re still allowed outside once a day for exercise, with so many great home workout apps, there’s never been a better time to crack out the yoga mat. Yoga is an efficient way to boost both physical and mental health, so even if you’re not a devout yogi, now would be a good time to consider taking it up. The Daily Yoga app is free and has more than 100 yoga, pilates and meditation classes to help people from all levels.
Need something to cheer up your new working-from-home space, want to put a smile on someone’s face during these tough times, or need to send a loved one a birthday gift? We’re big fans of Floom’s beautiful bouquets delivered straight to your door (contact-free, of course).
The NHS is using this healthcare app to connect patients to clinicians and GPs via video call consultations. It’s proving to be an invaluable service at the moment, so if you need to speak to your doctor but can’t visit in person, Nye can help facilitate a virtual appointment so you can get the help you need.
Worried about your wine supply depleting during lockdown? You don’t have to pop to the supermarket for a bottle of Savvy-B (we suppose it’s technically not an ‘essential’ anyway). Wineapp boasts the UK’s largest selection of on-demand wine. If you need a sommelier-selected wine to accompany that UberEats feast, you can now have it delivered to your home in as little as 30 minutes. Pint glasses at the ready.