Fab news for single parents and those living alone !!

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-52988840

Yeah I do understand that for some it must have been awful being on their own. But if you have kids ie a single parent you are not on your own and if you are allowed to see people in gardens then that’s at least something.

@nicknik yes you are lucky you have a partner you live with

This is designed for people who haven’t seen an adult for three months !!

But if you have kids ie a single parent you are not on your own

It is clearly designed to give additional adult support for single people and single parents.

and if you are allowed to see people in gardens then that’s at least something

Right, so there’s no issue with you seeing your parents in your garden whilst your sister adds them to her bubble.

I don’t have a garden so that won’t be happening unfortunately.

I have a small yard at the side of my house that is currently being dug up and re laid so isn’t safe for DP’s to sit in at the moment.

I have a small yard at the side of my house that is currently being dug up and re laid so isn’t safe for DP’s to sit in at the moment

That’s a shame but you obviously have ongoing adult companionship.

This is designed for people who don’t.

Best news ever! I'm alone with 2 kids and my mum is completely alone. We've all had covid so (although this doesn't stop us spreading it to others by picking it up on surfaces and spreading it) so the fact we can be in a bubble now is amazing, especially for my mum.

Yes I have my dh who works all day whilst I’m at home caring for a disabled child. Yes I get to see my dh when he comes home but day to day it’s been bloody hard. Like my Dsis some single people will actually spend a lot of time outdoors with friends and see friends at work where as other people single or in a relationship won’t have this. I think ifs a bit wrong to assume just because you live on your own or with your DC that you’ll be lonely.

@Blossom513 but nothing has changed in weeks - R0 is the same, if not higher in areas, death rate marginally lower but fluctuating...

@NiknicK I think families with disabled children should have be included. My dbro has a disabled dd (needs one to one for complex medical needs) and his wife is struggling so much caring for their dd, their other dd and is also pg while dbro works FT

The thing is NicNicK it isn't a punishment for those who don't fit the criteria, it's giving a bit of added support for those who need it. It simply isn't possible to cater for every individual scenario.

I'm sorry you're finding it hard, but there are many people who are finding it hard in different ways.

@FatalSecrets I think @NiknicK point, which I agree with, is that those caring for disabled children should have been among the first to get this extra support. Can you imagine looking after 2 children, one of whom has incredibly complex needs and needs one to one care at school all day without any help while heavily pregnant?

Local authorities have stopped providing Most respite and many special schools are closed even to dc with very very complex needs

I should say that lots of disabled children have challenges with sleep, so imagine doing that alone while your partner works and being awake much of the night as well.

Yes I think families with disabled children should have been included. And that’s not just because I’m biased, I’m talking about all parents with children who have additional needs. My ds has always had sleep problems but since lockdown they have got worse. He is up practically all night and then grumpy all day as he’s exhausted. My eldest ds is 17 and hides away in his room or goes for a walk just to get some peace as his younger brother is very loud at times and demanding. Yes I’m fortunate enough to have a partner but he’s working long hours 6 days a week at the moment and I’m exhausted. Yet my people like Dsis who are seeing friends regularly, gets to engage with colleagues at work aren’t lonely at all yet get to family members.

@niknick how about you just go ahead? I mean... you sound very distressed and this could go on for weeks longer still, months even.

It's no good for you to remain in this situation.

@NiknicK

I'm sorry for initially disagreeing with you. I can now see your situation is very difficult, and therefore understand why you need the support more

@NiknicK omg nobody would ever think you shouldn’t access support in this case - just do it !!! Nobody on earth would disagree !

I fully agree. No need to fall on your sword here