What can make life better straight away?
There are lots of suggestions about what can be done in the future to start easing the lockdown.
This idea is to highlight what can be done NOW to improve people's lives while we are still in lockdown.
A common theme in this consultation is people want freedom to undertake more outdoor low contact small number sports and other activities such as sailing, hill waling, golf etc and many more.
My point is these can all be allowed NOW as an extension to the "exercise" we are allowed to take, without any increased risks. We would also have to be allowed to travel to our chosen outdoor activity.
This idea is to highlight what can be done NOW to improve people's lives while we are still in lockdown.
A common theme in this consultation is people want freedom to undertake more outdoor low contact small number sports and other activities such as sailing, hill waling, golf etc and many more.
My point is these can all be allowed NOW as an extension to the "exercise" we are allowed to take, without any increased risks. We would also have to be allowed to travel to our chosen outdoor activity.
Why the contribution is important
This lockdown is likely to continue for a lot longer than people originally thought, and to make that bearable to most people, we must have some more freedom to responsibly take part in more outdoor activities that do not present a risk.
If the people see they are being given a little more freedom to make the situation a bit better, they are far more likely to remain on side and respect the restrictions that remain.
I feel it is important to allow some of these outdoor activities very soon, to show this consultation has been listened to and reacted upon.
This is essential to improve the mental health of people while we are in lockdown.
If the people see they are being given a little more freedom to make the situation a bit better, they are far more likely to remain on side and respect the restrictions that remain.
I feel it is important to allow some of these outdoor activities very soon, to show this consultation has been listened to and reacted upon.
This is essential to improve the mental health of people while we are in lockdown.
by Dave_H on May 10, 2020 at 05:06PM
Posted by huntlyquine May 10, 2020 at 17:21
So I wish to request allowing short car journeys to start walks. People are now driving to some garden centres anyway for pre-ordered items so there is no logical reason for stopping driving for safe walks, which are more essential than getting plants
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Posted by JLMBD May 10, 2020 at 17:29
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Posted by OldDeuteronomy May 10, 2020 at 17:54
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Posted by JLMBD May 10, 2020 at 18:37
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Posted by Dave_H May 10, 2020 at 19:07
A sailing friend of mine was relating how his partner had an accident cycling (allowable exercise at the moment) that involved 2 paramedics attending and a night in hospital.
If you want NO risk then we must all not go out at all.
Life has to accept risks. Sailing or playing golf is not a risky activity.
When I was talking about these outdoor activities as being "no risk" I meant they are usually solo or in very small numbers outside in the open, so they pose no risk of spreading the virus. That is the risk we have to avoid at the moment.
All I am calling for is a little more freedom to engage in activity that poses no risk of spreading the virus while at the same time giving the benefit of making the restrictions tolerable and for the metal health wellbeing of all of us, trying to comply with the restrictions.
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Posted by OldDeuteronomy May 10, 2020 at 20:07
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