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Original poster

Will DH need a phone for track and trace (pubs/bars)?

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Fuckinellitsme · 16/04/2021 17:25

Not sure whether to post in here or Coronavirus so opted for here for traffic.

Last summer when we went to pubs we were able to check in using my phone, but I keep hearing that this time around everyone in a group needs their own phone/app to check in, even if they live together. If you've been out this week, have you found this to be the case? There have been stories in my local paper about older people without smartphones being turned away from their local - not sure if this is government guidelines or just down to the individual business.

DH doesn't have a phone and doesn't want one - will be still be able to go to the pub (or anywhere where you have to check in)?

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PatriciaHolm · 16/04/2021 17:26

DBro signed in on paper this weekend, which suggests not. (I have the app and did check in, he doesn't).

dementedpixie · 16/04/2021 17:27

It's Test and Trace
They should be able to record his attendance without a smart phone but maybe double check in advance

Sparklingbrook · 16/04/2021 17:29

My friend doesn't want the App. She went to a pub/ restaurant and they had to manually take all of her details and put it onto an Ipad. She said it took 15 minutes.

It's way easier/quicker with the App. But I would think it varies from place to place.

I ate out on Monday and they also took temperatures (hotel).

Original poster
Fuckinellitsme · 16/04/2021 17:29

Ah this is encouraging! Yes, good idea to ask when we book. I just wondered whether it was a government 'rule' as opposed to something decided by the venue.

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Sparklingbrook · 16/04/2021 17:31

Another friend said that when they booked the restaurant wanted the names of everyone in the party not just the person booking which seems sensible.

How they are sorting the 'two households' thing I have no clue.

Isaidnope · 16/04/2021 17:32

Not everyone owns a smartphone so I doubt they can insist on people using the app, I’d imagine they can leave their details on paper too.

Recycledblonde · 16/04/2021 17:32

I went out on Tuesday and forgot my phone. Just had to give my name and phone number. DH has a non smart phone and did the same, no problem.

Comefromaway · 16/04/2021 17:33

I have a smartphone but it’s too old to support the app. I believe you will have to fill in a paper form.

Blueeyedgirl21 · 16/04/2021 17:35

On a side note how do you cope with your dh having no phone?! How do you ring him to tell him to bring you things when he is out? Grab a pint of milk? Pick the kids up whilst he is passing?! I cannot imagine .

kowari · 16/04/2021 17:36

My friend doesn't want the App. She went to a pub/ restaurant and they had to manually take all of her details and put it onto an Ipad. She said it took 15 minutes.
15 minutes for a name and a contact number? I've deleted the app but it took my local library less than a minute to take my details.

idontlikealdi · 16/04/2021 17:37

I went to a pub on Monday and it was all on paper.

Sparklingbrook · 16/04/2021 17:45

@kowari

My friend doesn't want the App. She went to a pub/ restaurant and they had to manually take all of her details and put it onto an Ipad. She said it took 15 minutes. 15 minutes for a name and a contact number? I've deleted the app but it took my local library less than a minute to take my details.
She may have been exaggerating I guess but she doesn't tend to, I didn't ask her exactly what they asked her, it was a chain restaurant I think, and they insisted it all had to go onto the Ipad. If I was her I'd just get the app personally. I suppose you would be in a restaurant longer than a library, and some restaurants might be more careful than others. Not really sure.
99victoria · 16/04/2021 17:52

I've been out for lunch twice this week. Don't have the NHS app and no intention of getting it. It does seem to be the case that they need to take everyone's details individually now for some reason as it has happened to us on both occasions. They just took my name and phone number - took 30 seconds!

youngestisapsycho · 16/04/2021 17:54

I’ve never had the app. I’ve been to 3 places to eat this week and they just took my name and number.

Sparklingbrook · 16/04/2021 17:59

What will they do with your name and number after writing it on a piece of paper? What would have to happen for them to contact you? If you don't have a mobile you give a landline number presumably? or make one up if you didn't fancy being contacted?

The App isn't fit for purpose but I understand how it's supposed to work at least.

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Fuckinellitsme · 16/04/2021 18:00

This is all very good news as I am desperate for a pint but didn't fancy drinking it alone Grin

Absolutely fine with him giving his details on paper, but if they want a phone number for him I'm not sure what he'll do (we don't have a landline). He'll just have to give mine and hope they don't notice it's the same!

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Fuckinellitsme · 16/04/2021 18:01

@Blueeyedgirl21

On a side note how do you cope with your dh having no phone?! How do you ring him to tell him to bring you things when he is out? Grab a pint of milk? Pick the kids up whilst he is passing?! I cannot imagine .
It is a bit of a pain in the arse on occasion but I've got used to it now! At the moment he doesn't go anywhere anyway (he's wfh) but I admit it would've been handy when he was. I used to email him at work if I needed anything.
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BackforGood · 16/04/2021 18:11

@Sparklingbrook

What will they do with your name and number after writing it on a piece of paper? What would have to happen for them to contact you? If you don't have a mobile you give a landline number presumably? or make one up if you didn't fancy being contacted?

The App isn't fit for purpose but I understand how it's supposed to work at least.

At Church, they ask people to leave contact details, and the theory is, if they are notified that anyone at that service tests positive, then the organisers have to contact everyone else who was at that service.

I presume it would be the same ?

ineedaholidaynow · 16/04/2021 18:16

How can he not have a phone or a landline @Fuckinellitsme. Does he never speak to/contact family or friends?

MixedUpFiles · 16/04/2021 18:20

I know this isn’t the topic, but he doesn’t even have a phone number? What does he put down for the doctor? Do you have kids? WhT if the school needs to call him?

GabsAlot · 16/04/2021 18:25

That pub that refused the man are just being awkward. It's not law that you need the app, they can do it with pen and paper

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Fuckinellitsme · 16/04/2021 18:28

We just use my number. DD is 25 so no school worries. No friends or family (apart from one friend who lives at the other end of the country who he emails). For calls he just uses my phone, it's kind of a communal phone really!

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ineedaholidaynow · 16/04/2021 18:35

What would happen if you were in an accident away from home, how would he be contacted @Fuckinellitsme

Oldraver · 16/04/2021 18:41

I also have no intention of getting any App. So yesterday we just signed a paper, and gave the correct details. I know people who have given false details

Oldraver · 16/04/2021 18:42

The thing with this god damn app is it isnt really accurate.

A Morrisons worker tested positive just before Christmas and half the friggin town were contacted Christmas Eve to isolate

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