If you have a child under 1 in England you can form a support bubble

[AliasGrape]

It appears that if you’re in England and have a child under 1 you will be able to form a support bubble with another household from Dec 2. Doesn’t matter how many other adults are in your household. It can also be across tiers.

This also applies if you have a child under 5 with a disability that requires ‘continuous care’.

Source - The BBC www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-52637354

You can also find the info as point 10c of the Covid Winter Plan on the gov.uk site

Sorry if this has already been shared, I haven’t seen it but may have missed it in which case I apologise.

I hope it’s good news for some people, it is for us.

I'd imagine it's a bit of a lifeline for new mothers on maternity leave. It's a lonely enough time without not even being able to mix with someone outside of your home.

Such brilliant news, I cried when I heard this. I was so scared of our area going into Tier 2 and being isolated again but now at least we can form a bubble with one household!

Glad to see postnatal mental health being prioritised!

Can i ask what its meant by 'continuous care' child under 5 with disability?

Can i ask what its meant by 'continuous care' child under 5 with disability?

I’m not sure either, sounds odd as pretty sure ALL children under 5 require continuous care - tried Googling but it just comes up with ‘continuing care’ packages from the NHS which I guess is different.

Yes also wondering what is "continuous care"....

Not that I have any family local to bubble with anyway.... and wouldn't want to expose her to friends who also have their own children. 🤷‍♀️

I think it would be child on at least middle rate care DLA - so needing a very high level of support throughout the day or a child with continuous medical needs.

@Spikeyball

I think it would be child on at least middle rate care DLA - so needing a very high level of support throughout the day or a child with continuous medical needs.

Yes this is what i assumed, i would be able to have it but my mum who is only person really who cam look after my daughter, isnt really sticking to lockdown rules by having my brother over for dinner so i cant ask her as no point