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I may want to go about 6 miles into Wales in the next few days. Any thoughts on issues?
Sounds like my mum is in the last stages before dying in the next week.
At home. With my dad.
I wouldn't be interacting with anyone apart from my parents. We've all had at least one vaccination.
Sounds like my mum is in the last stages before dying in the next week.
In my humble opinion some things are more important than The Rules. I'd be there.
Go! see your mum.
Firstly, sorry to hear that, very sad indeed.
Secondly, just go.
How sad. But don't worry about breaking any rules, as there's always been an exception in these circumstances.
What they all said, sorry to hear your news. Go and give them both a cuddle.
That’s sad news.
Go for it. The rules make allowances for such situations, but even if they didn’t you have to go.
I'm sure if you could spend 3 hours reading the guidance, it would say somewhere that this is acceptable.
Just go, you only get one shot at this.
How very sad. My thoughts are with you.
+1 to just going and seeing your folks. I'd do the exact same thing.
Thanks for your kind words.
Had my dad on the phone - he almost never calls - about an hour ago to say that he thinks the day is getting close.
100% go, without a shadow of a doubt.
go!! NOW!
Go. Now.
If you need any help that a stranger on a forum may be able the provide then just send me a message here or email robowns at Hotmail dot com. Expect what I can do is limited but if I can support in anyway then I am very keen to (I live in East London so my own accommodation is out, but happy to fund some if needed).
Just go mate, no fine would prevent me from saying my final goodbyes to my mother. Sorry to hear about your situation. Many have broken the no -travel guidelines for much less serious reasons.
Pretty sure that falls under the care exemptions, but go anyway far more important.
I travel from England (Worcestershire) to Wales (Newport) most days due to a site we are building.
In 5 months, I've not been questioned once about why I'm going there and I've used both routes in, frequently
Sorry to hear your sad news
You can 100% go to help them, it's covered under the carer rules.
Just go buddy, I'm in Wales on the coast and the numbers of tourists are ramping up already, big families with English accents bbq-ing on the Great Orme on Sunday! You've got a legitimate reason to visit and unless you stop at tourist hot spots you're unlikely to be stopped.... gutted for you 😢
I've stuck to the rules for a year. If I was the OP I'd be breaking them now.
Just go OP.
+1000 get over there, OP.
There's absolutely no doubt that it's a responsible, necessary journey to make. Best wishes.
Sorry to hear OP, and what they all say ^
Drove to Cardiff and back from Nottingham today for my work. Roads are packed. I’d get going.
Have seen no sign of problems (not heard of any either) crossing border on A55 from Chester or on smaller road from Farndon in recent days despite rules applying until next week.
You have a hugely legitimate reason to cross so would be amazed if there’s a problem.
For clarity, this is NOT "a good reason to break the rules" because it's WITHIN the rules.
Compassionate visits
To summarise, you can gather in larger groups or indoors to:
- visit someone who is dying
- visit someone in a care home, hospital or hospice
- to accompany a family member or close friend to a medical appointment
I hope you manage to visit your parents very soon, aP. Do you need to arrange compassionate leave from work?
Thanks to all, I did a 24 hr visit, and I think my mum was pleased. She was taken into hospital late Friday just gone as she'd gone downhill Thursday/ Friday. So I suspect that it'll be difficult to see her again. ** Sighs **
Speaking to my dad every day now, and my sister who lives a mile away from them. He's obviously quite concerned but realistic (my mum's on DNR) and he's recovering from the stress of looking after my mum and managing to sleep properly, he went to church today and was uplifted by the support from the congregation.
Just waiting for that call really.
Glad you went. I went from England to Wales early March as my dad was dying. I almost didn’t go but the rules allowed it. Only saw him 3 times in his final yr. glad I went though and spent his last day with him. Get back over there, some things you can’t get back. Best wishes.
Sad to hear this, a good thing that you went.