Short visits with parents

Be able to visit one other household for short periods. very important for mental health if this isnt allowed asap

Why the contribution is important

People mental health is suffering not being able to see any family members. Even if people could see one other household for limited periods it would make a difference and make people more likley to follow all other rules

by Lbzinz on May 05, 2020 at 01:36PM

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  • Posted by Fiona May 05, 2020 at 13:54

    My elderly mum requires help with house cleaning and bed linen changes something i have been able to do for her since lockdown started! This is not good for her ongoing health.

  • Posted by consult1 May 05, 2020 at 13:54

    For those parents, who are able physically to access the outdoors, can we allow visits in the open space with them, keeping 2m distance and for families to travel near there parents homes to be able to do this type of visit. My father lives 25 miles away and is isolated. He does have outdoor space on his doorstep, but we cannot travel to visit. Reducing restrictions to allow is to travel and have a brief walk with him would be really beneficial. In addition being able to travel to walk in the outdoors with the rest of my siblings , maybe keeping numbers to 2 persons, 2m apart and for say 30 minutes max, would really help me keep connected with my family.

  • Posted by coltuck May 05, 2020 at 13:56

    Relaxing the rule for seeing family helps boot mental state and social interaction especially for children.

  • Posted by Margaret0308 May 05, 2020 at 13:56

    Totally agree with this and it’s very important that visiting the one other household can involve some travel. Many people live alone and in different places from their families

  • Posted by lisamcravey May 05, 2020 at 14:04

    I think this is hugely important.

    Even if it's being allowed to socialise with parents outdoors - this would be more prescriptive than a 'bubble' and easier to manage.

    Everyone is only allowed to see their parents, ideally outdoors in a garden setting but if not, indoors maintaining social distancing and hygiene. This would be a massive boost to people.

  • Posted by alloha May 05, 2020 at 14:10

    Totally agree with this comment. The mental health impact of separation for parents is very difficult.

  • Posted by Wemyss1992 May 05, 2020 at 14:14

    I think this is one of the most important areas to look at in regards to helping a large majority of individuals with maintaining or obtaining good mental health.
    Old and young, I feel this would be a benefit across the board. There also allows for a level of track-ability in this.

  • Posted by JMarshall May 05, 2020 at 14:22

    If hygiene rules are followed I would really like to see this as first rules being relaxed. Especially if no one is in shielding group.

  • Posted by chris May 05, 2020 at 14:25

    I totally agree. Relaxing the rule to allow parents and children from different households to see each other would greatly improve mental health.

  • Posted by Carole64 May 05, 2020 at 14:43

    My parents live 1 hour 45 minutes from me. Although they are in their early 80s they aren't classed in the vulnerable category for things like food shopping etc. I have been securing for the best part online deliveries, but the distance is now affecting mental health wellbeing. I need to be able to travel to have a visit with them. Happy to do this in their garden and socially distance, however don't want to feel the guilt of travel when in lockdown. This visit for me is necessary travel

  • Posted by mairi May 05, 2020 at 16:36

    This lockdown is difficult for everyone. But it's a little easier for those living with their families.

    Even from a distance or few a few hours, I'd love to be able to see my parents. They're in their 60s and are fighting fit but being forced to prematurely live the life of isolated retirees is taking its toll on them. I'm worried being separated from their family indefinitely will make them much weaker mentally and physically.

    Even if it were infrequently, it'd give us all something to look forward to each month and stave off depression - which for many is slowly becoming the new normal.

  • Posted by JockCrawford May 05, 2020 at 21:23

    I have 4 members of my family within a 10 mile radius of myself, 3 of whom are 65+. We are all blessed with having gardens so it would be nice to be able to support their mental health and wellbeing more with visiting and spending time together, outside at 2m distance, rather than just leaving shopping in the porch once a week - which is heart breaking. Small family bubbles make sense to me as the next step.

  • Posted by murrayme8 May 06, 2020 at 00:02

    Definitely as long as it is safe and testing is getting done

  • Posted by FionaMcDonald76 May 06, 2020 at 15:03

    Absolutely. It would do my parents a world of good to have a hug from their grandchildren.

  • Posted by csc May 06, 2020 at 20:29

    My parents live nearly 2 hours drive away and are in their 80s. I'm an only child. Despite their age they are not classed as vulnerable and are coping well, but as time goes on the lock down is taking its toll on their mental health, and mine, as I cannot visit them. To be able to visit them regularly, even every couple of weeks, while observing proper social distancing, would be incredibly positive for all of us.

  • Posted by Itsjustmehere May 06, 2020 at 20:41

    I have witnessed that a lot of people are already doing this in their gardens already.......socially distanced family meetings and grandparents meetings.

    I love my elderly parents dearly and miss them a great deal....however I don’t visit them becasue I love them and want them to be here when I can visit again.

    Relaxing rules to soon will cause more people to go that step further. Everyone has good reason for wanting to see their family, but not everyone can be trusted not to abuse any relaxation of the guidance at the moment.

  • Posted by eamaiton May 07, 2020 at 00:35

    Absolutely agree for mental health protection
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