Lockdown

Plenty of people still being silly. Just saw out of my window a white van pull up, driven by a man at least in his seventies with two teenage boys beside him. The old guy got out and rang doorbell of neighbours . They’re out.
My partner said he’s watched quite a few groups of, people walking around together

Lucca yes they do, as far as I understand them.

I've copied this from the BBC website which is from the transcript of the PM's address last night

'Any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; ...^

BBC

Labaik
I’m so worried about my daughter and son in law, they’re doctors and have been told they will have to work with Coronavirus sufferers as the numbers rise. I have a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach and am finding it difficult to eat. They have three little children and I want them to have parents. My daughter says she is bound to get it. I know there are so many others in the same situation, so many different key workers, I feel for them and their families. Apparently in our area NHS staff have been mugged for their identity tags, can you believe it? It’s absolutely unbelievable, the sheer selfishness of some people.

My neighbour is out in the garden with at least one of her grandchildren, not sure if the child's parents are there too.

She works in the local care home.............Surely she should be keeping away from people as much as possible, apart from going to work????????

Lock down at last.

Some inconsiderate people are still ignoring the rules. For gawd's sake WHY?

Gillybob,You never stop worrying about your children no matter how old they are, and your daughter is all alone so needs her mum. X

Thank you NfkDumpling

My DD does not have a medical condition and as I understand is free to go to the shops or for a walk once a day as per the recent guidelines. She does have a toddler to look after and I though maybe I could walk Evie while mummy shops or else I could walk with both of them. I don't want her trailing Evie around the shops.

I sincerely wish they could move in with me but she has been lumbered with a dog (long story) that's not even hers and she hasn't got the heart or the courage to say no (or rather get stuffed) I couldn't have the dog here as DH is very allergic and he's not a very nice dog anyway.

So true Doorstop . I don't worry so much about my DS (although he has a very anxious personality) he has a wife and 3 older children to keep him company and sane .

On top of all this my DD relies on me for financial assistance (not physical money) but I pay a few bills for her where I can. Its looking bleak .

keep calm. stay at home. It is the best thing you can do to not get infected and spread the virus.

This is a collective effort of everyone...

Salute to our health workers...stay safe everyone.

Just spoken to a friend who said her neighbours are all adhering to the lockdown, not so in my road, two houses opposite have had visitors and two children and two adults actually went in one of the houses, children out the front playing too. My sister said she saw pictures of groups of people out together in Croydon. Still no one taking it seriously.

I feel for you Gillybob, it’s all a nightmare. To all of you who have sons and daughters and relatives working in the NHS, not sure how I would cope and my heart goes out to you. My DS is in retail and the company would not shut the store but the manager has put his foot down and refuses to open for which I am grateful for. My DS has mental health issues but my DGD luckily escaped London last week to be with her mum, so at least they have each other. She had to leave her zero contract part time job and there is rental money of £600 a month to find but families stick together. I just wish this was all over with.

You can’t look after your GD while your dd shops, Gillybob as it’ll be impossible to stay two metres away from her. You could then get the virus from her and take it home to your Dh.

Regarding the dog, your daughter does have choices, she’s choosing not to exercise that choice. If it’s not a nice dog, should it even be around your GD? Without the dog, you could move in together and hopefully get through this awful time.

To be fair SueDonim You don't know my DD. She has a huge heart and there is no way she would have that dog put to sleep. I agree he shouldn't be around my GD.

I will have to either do the shopping for them or look after DGD while my DD shops. My DD does not drive and I don't want her taking the little one around the shops or on public transport. There really is no other choice.

I’m not easily offended Maw and I loved your meme! I’ve saved the image to share!
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I have seen three neighbours in their eighties go out today, one of them to catch a bus. they are all frail and have had people on the road offering to get shopping, medicines for them.

gilly the dog doesn't have to be put to sleep!

Surely there is the equivalent of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in your area?

I agree, any dog you have doubts about should not be near children. We hear some horrendous stories and it's just not worth the risk. The lockdown will heighten tensions for both people and animals when everyone is shut up together.

The death rate in the UK is rising faster than any other country. As at 1pm today, there had been 422 deaths of people who had tested positive, not all with underlying health conditions. Young, fit people are dying too.

Some people really need to get a grip. They're not being locked up as punishment, but for their own protection and the good of other people, including the NHS staff, who are putting their own lives on the line to care for them.

gillybob a lot of adult children live on their own, they either have to get on with it or move back in with parents to live as a unit ( if they are healthy.)
It’s a short term measure ( in the run of things) not to go on for years.

The dog can be left at a rehoming centre, it sounds dodgy anyway, she has been ‘lumbered’ with it, it’s not a nice dog and she has a small child. A no brainer.

A lot of animal rescue charities are no longer taking in new animals; just looking after the ones they already have.

The RSPCA or BlueCross won’t turn down a dog that has been left by it’s owner, although the smaller charities may do.

The RSPCA also euthanise more healthy dogs than other charities.

I would try to hand the dog in and not worry about it. Your DGD is more important than a dog; I liked dogs and loved my own but wouldn't want to be lumbered with one that could be a danger to a child.