Does anyone else know anyone who thinks ‘household’

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Extends to their partner they don’t live with/their parents and still going to their houses is ok?

mascotte That's a good idea - especially for those living alone or in need of extra support.

My neighbours definitely think it extends to their adult children who don't live with them. So frustrating.

I've had someone openly admit in a meeting they're 'sneaking' off to a relatives house for the day for a special occasion. But it's OK, the person living there who's been very unwell with symptoms will stay in another room whilst they're all there....

Makes me so angry when I'm spending lockdown completely alone and just getting on with because of the greater good.

My neighbours appear to think they can have their adult children round, another neighbour thinks friends can come in, another neighbour had her mother round on Sunday, presumably for lunch.

I'm seriously considering moving because I can see all the rule breakers on this new build estate, I think I need more space.

The problem is the government are using terminology as if we all know what it means: social distancing, self-isolation, household are all terms that we don't usually use, and no, honestly not everyone will get them. Even in these times, not everyone listens to or watches the news. I'm involved with a charity that works with people who are vulnerable and we're having to word things really carefully as it became clear very early on that the standard government language was too opaque.

And of course there are also people who think the rules don't apply to THEM but I honestly thing the language being used isn't clear to everyone.

I've been impressed with the NZ approach, where the language has been so much more user friendly: make a bubble around yourself when you're out rather than 'social distancing' for example.

Household == you get one council tax bill between you.

Andwhenyougetthere The letter and leaflet from the government to every household is very clear so once it arrives no one should be in any doubt.

Just for clarity it’s not myself that thinks that.

@NeurotrashWarrior I’m in a very similar situation to your friend, what is she doing about it?

yes I know a couple who are seeing each other, and move back and forth between their two flats (same city, relatively near each other). I think they are both single, otherwise isolating and working from home, and they probably consider that they have a 'two site' residence (they would likely walk/drive past each other's flats on the way to the supermarket/chemist etc). Not saying it's right, but that yes it does happen.

My next door neighbour had her mum visit and play with the children last night. Have seen her more than once and she doesn't live there.

i keep wishing the government would say what they mean more clearly, but it's no excuse. Once you tell someone the point of it they should be able to work out for themselves what to avoid. We can only dumb it down so far.

The government are being clear but some people will choose to ignore it.

The letter says

'That is why we are giving one simple instruction - you must stay at home.

You should not meet friends or relatives who do not live in your home'

That's clear and understandable by everyone.

People are ignoring it because 'they're fine' and sadly it might take someone they know and love to get seriously ill and hospitalised for them to take it seriously.