Social distancing could last for years

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www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-56475807

So much for removing restrictions on 21st June then!

I hope masks in care home settings don't become the norm. Many residents are hard of hearing and also need to be able to see faces to recognise their family.

I agree @PinkSparklyPussyCat

@PinkSparklyPussyCat

I think mask wearing will become like gloves and aprons in healthcare settings, I do think they're here to stay for those working with vulnerable groups, and I think it'll become guidance to socially distance if you're currently shielding because you're CEV

I think it would be very sad if mask wearing became the norm in care home settings, meaning residents didn't get to see the faces of those caring for them.

Yes I do too, it's particularly hard for those who have dementia or hearing problems, frightening in some cases.

But then it's been over a year since they've been allowed to see family and friends, to go out, to even mix with each other at a distance of under 2m. We've only just been given the go ahead for one named, tested and PPE wearing visitor in the last few weeks.

Really annoys me when people think that 'the young' have sacrificed so much for 'the elderly', they too have sacrificed a lot, just no one sees it or wants to listen, they don't have a choice either, was public health and the LA calling the shots, not the homes, staff or people themselves.

Something like mask wearing or increased hygiene measures, or waiting for appointments outside rather than in a stuffy waiting room seem like good ideas going forward

Evwn when its blowing a hoolie and the icy cold rain is hammering down and soaking you through? This is the UK after all

Fuck that.

@beelola

Isn't social distancing just being more conscious of personal space...?

This.

I expected this anyway, I don't know why people are surprised.

This bit is easy. To be honest we've all been conditioned the past year so it will be our 'normal'. It may serve us well in the future.

I can't go back to work because of distancing, there isn't enough space basically for all of us to be in work and distance (can't wear masks at desks so have to be spaced apart)
I don't mind WFH but I can't do it forever

This.

I expected this anyway, I don't know why people are surprised.

This bit is easy. To be honest we've all been conditioned the past year so it will be our 'normal'. It may serve us well in the future.

It's not just being more conscious of personal space though is it? It's not being able to see friends and family other than from a distance, it's being told who we can and can't have in our homes and having to stay 2m away from them, it's care home residents not being allowed visitors, it's restaurants no longer being viable as people have to stay apart.

If you've been conditioned to accept any of that as normal then I feel sorry for you.

@QuestionEverythingOrBeASheep no, that's not SD at all. Lots of posters on this this thread have already explained what SD is and what it means, and why living with it long term is unsustainable.

@PinkSparklyPussyCat

I think mask wearing will become like gloves and aprons in healthcare settings, I do think they're here to stay for those working with vulnerable groups, and I think it'll become guidance to socially distance if you're currently shielding because you're CEV

I think it would be very sad if mask wearing became the norm in care home settings, meaning residents didn't get to see the faces of those caring for them.

It is indeed really sad. I really hope masks do not become the norm in care home settings or in any setting actually in the future. As soon as there is no risk to getting a fine with not wearing a mask, all my friends, relatives, colleagues will be ditching theirs. I don't use one as exempt,even in the hospital where I have regular appointments. Everyone, from work colleagues to HCPs ag the hospital have been very understanding thankfully but I have read horror stories about people being spat on when unable to wear a masks.. absolutely horrific. And I am one who has certainly NOT been conditioned to accept SD and the other regulations as the "new normal". F that.