This is what I don't get. People who are shielding have always been able to go out if they chose I think - surely it was just advice that they stayed in and not law. So what's the difference now? The virus hasn't gone so why are they suddenly being 'allowed' out?
Not in scotland they haven't as far as i can tell, shielding for over 70s and those who received formal letters instructing them to shield have not been advised of any changes
no it was a formal 13 page letter telling you to do it not advising you to do it. The letter says clearly don't leave your home, don't go out for shopping or leisure travel, etc, it's a 13 page document telling you to stay in and that's it. In the home you should also minimise the time spent with others, sleep in a separate bed where possible, use separate towels and bathroom products, or clean the bathroom thorough every time you use it, avoid using the kitchen when others are present and take your meals back to your room. If the rest of your household are able to follow this guidance, there is no need for them to wear any special medial clothing or equipment. And as far as i am aware this is still the guidance till 30th June
I wish I could move up there with you Trewsers!
As I understood it it was and always has been advisory, for me personally I thought long and hard about the rules, it’s a huge ask to expect you to put your life completely on hold for the foreseeable, as in live in a separate part of the house to anyone else, don’t share a bed with your very much loved husband, don’t get within six feet of said man, don’t eat, watch tv, do your exercise, bathe etc in the same room and absolutely do not go outside!
