Can my sister move in with me?

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Honestly don't know, have tried googling.

She's 2 hours away with her 10 year old. No partner. She's really struggling. She's trying to do her final university exams remotely and obviously struggling with no childcare but also I'm really worried about her mental health. No adults to talk to and I think she's having a really hard time on her own.

Can she get on the motorway and come and stay with us? It's a stupid question isn't it

Not a stupid question.

How long have they been isolating for? As in totally indoors?

Yes, if you are prepared for her and her son to stay for as long as there is a lockdown.

I'm sure plenty of people will say no but in my opinion if it's a move until the end of this lockdown and her MH is suffering to the point of needing immediate family support, you do what you have to do. If that means her moving in, move her in.

Perhaps I'm speaking out of turn but I think so many people are going to suffer with their MH because of the damage this lockdown is doing. If there's a way to alleviate that without putting yourselves and others at risk, I think it's necessary.

You’re a kind sister. I would say she can, sounds like she is a bit vulnerable MH-wise, & you are helping that situation.

Yes she can but must stay until lock down is lifted

Of course she can.

Yes, you can merge your households, but need to be prepared for her to then stay as long as lockdown lasts.

Of course she can. You now are in lockdown together.

It’s really nice of you. If no one is vulnerable and she literally comes and stays there for lockdown (not shuffling back and forth) the. It sounds like a good idea.

I'd do it - it sounds as though she really needs your help.

Yes. I cannot see that merging of households to give mutual support contravenes any current guidance.

Yes you are allowed to move house and no, she doesn't have to stay for the entire lockdown as people are saying.

Yes, she can move in with you and there is nothing saying it has to be for the length of lockdown.
It's important for family to support each other within the rules and this is within the rules.
You're a lovely sister.

Thanks so much. I've given her the option. She says she thinks she'll be fine once the exams are over but I'm glad she knows the offer is there.

Here are the regulations:

www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/350/regulation/6/made

I reckon you are covered by paragraph 2l and maybe even 2m:

(l)to move house where reasonably necessary;
(m)to avoid injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm

She's not visiting, she's moving in. It's allowed. You're a good sister. ((hug))

yes

My DD and her boyfriend moved in after lockdown ......and obviously they are still here. Working from home so no issues with going anywhere. If it makes sense and makes life easier, then it’s a good idea.

She will have to stay for the duration of lockdown but I would say yes. Good for you for helping out