Allow people to meet one person outside their household

Allow people to meet one person out with their house hold for emotional support.

Thank you

Why the contribution is important

To support and help people with mental health issues and people living in an unhappy household

by Miller13 on May 05, 2020 at 02:22PM

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Based on: 18 votes

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  • Posted by POLOPARKJ May 05, 2020 at 14:27

    One leads to 2 etc. R rate risk

  • Posted by LydiaRoss May 05, 2020 at 14:29

    Those who live alone have suffered most from a mental health point of view, under the lockdown and are the most likely to benefit from an increase in their social bubble. Even having contact with just one person will be enormously helpful

  • Posted by LeonaJohnston May 05, 2020 at 14:33

    Opens a can of worms, too hard to police

  • Posted by LydiaRoss May 05, 2020 at 14:34

    Those who live alone have suffered most from a mental health point of view, under the lockdown and are the most likely to benefit from an increase in their social bubble. Even having contact with just one person will be enormously helpful

  • Posted by LydiaRoss May 05, 2020 at 14:35

    Those who live alone are likely to have suffered greatly from a mental health point of view, under the lockdown, and are the most likely to benefit from an increase in their social bubble. Even having contact with just one person will be enormously helpful

  • Posted by Dogsbody May 05, 2020 at 14:48

    Whilst it might be beneficial it would be abused and cannot be regulated properly.

  • Posted by Carol May 05, 2020 at 15:11

    Agee, especially for isolated elderly . If the gov is considering elderly remain in lockdown it would be easier if the could allow one other in their company, if thought necessary both could be tested first. This whole lockdown of countries has been driven by trust that the population will adhere to rules, I am confident the older generation are and will continue to do so

  • Posted by ao1 May 05, 2020 at 15:14

    I think this is a good idea for people who are living alone, it has been done in other countries

  • Posted by DrT May 05, 2020 at 15:20

    I agree this would be important for wellbeing and mental health, but caution is required to ensure that the risk of increased transmission rates are well managed.

  • Posted by Faith May 05, 2020 at 15:41

    I have not seen my partner since 23rd of March. He has his house - where he lives alone, and I share my house with my grown up son and his partner - who has lived under my roof for the past 3 years - effecfively - recently, it's been constant two grown up adults, living under my roof; both furloughed from their work, and myself - just recently returned to work, as an essential worker, after self-isolating with symptoms of Co-vid 19, then being furloughed. I know we are not alone with household tensions, angst, worries, stress, fear; and also everyone wanting to get a bit of peace from each other.

    Life before lock-down, allowed myself and my partner, to go back and forth, from North Side to South Side, with each other, to each other's homes, so therefore; essentially: we were together the majority of the time, apart from the days, were work commitments didn't allow us to spend the night together (that was hard for me, this is off the scale now.)

    My point is: we are struggling immeasurably - emotionally, physically, and mentally, as the weeks go on, as we are unable to see each other, to meet up, or spend any precious time in each other's houses. I personally have mental health issues, as I suffer from various debilitating symptoms, as a result of having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Fibromyalgia - amongst other health issues.

    My partner is the most wonderful person I have ever known, loved and adored, he is my absolute rock, and I feel lost, without him, to the point my health is deteriorating at an alarming rate. We have been together for four years, and these past 6/7 weeks without each other, feels like an eternity of pain, anguish and indescribable heart break.

    I would like to know why in England, people can leave their homes, to go and stay with a friend or partner, in their home; for a couple of days, to escape perhaps tensions and anxiety - for example - culminated from their grown up children "getting under their feet" etc., why isn't this allowed thus far here in Scotland?

    Will it be possible for me to go and stay with my partner or visit him at his home soon?

    I am struggling and need to be with him.

    Please First Minister, consider my plight, please find a way to help my partner, me and many others like us.

    Thank you.

  • Posted by Rachel_T1502 May 05, 2020 at 15:58

    Strongly agree for mental health reasons (which has a knock on impact on physical health and potential economic productivity. Declining mental health could result in a large strain on the NHS in future in terms of mental health services, physical illnesses due to poor self care, and addictions; Allowing contact outdoors with one person initially could reduce the risks of transmission and be easier to police in terms of people not having visitors to their homes and would still fit with no gatherings larger than 2 people outdoors

  • Posted by elainee May 05, 2020 at 17:01

    Agree but would go further - one "new" household, once a week. Limits contact but in a sensible way. This is not going away, there is no vaccine, so lets get back to seeing family & friends but manage risk. And people who are uncomfortable with this, can make their own choices.
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