Just over half of adults strictly sticking to lockdown guidelines as confidence in government falls.

[2greys]

The ongoing study, which was launched in the week before lockdown, is funded by the Nuffield Foundation with additional support from Wellcome and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is the UK’s largest study into how adults are feeling about the lockdown, government advice and overall wellbeing and mental health.

The study shows that ‘complete’ compliance of following government recommendations (such as social distancing and staying at home) has decreased in the past two weeks - declining from an average of 70% of people who were ‘completely’ adhering to just over 50%. Compliance levels amongst younger adults were even lower, with only 40% reporting ‘completely’ complying with lockdown rules.

ucl.ac.uk/news/2020/may/jus...

[2greys]

People selfishly not complying with the lockdown rules will surely increase infection rates. Not entirely unexpected.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Resigned myself to it after the reaction I got about reporting the non compliant in safe distancing (one of my posts last week). Seems pointless even when trying to help keep folk safe in the local community, hoping to avoid / help prevent the spread to a 2nd wave of infection.

[Oshgosh]

I’m shielding and will still be shielding.

The constant change if advice confuses me,i can’t at present have any faith in any body.s advice.

What confuses/ exasperates me is thAt all the way along it has been said we are following the scientific advice.

Now apparently, the scientific advice Is being disregarded..

Sorry if I’m being too simplistic.but I don’t know who to believe any more.

[2greys in reply to Oshgosh]

Even though I am 99% certain of having the anitibodies, hence some level of immunity, until I get an antibody test I will remain shielded except for going for a CT Scan next month.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Best of luck with your scan!

[Hidden in reply to Oshgosh]

Same here Oshgosh. I'll listen to the NHS, not the gov. It says much to me, that none of my clinicians have contacted me to tell me I can now go out.

[Hidden in reply to Oshgosh]

The dear scientists always like a back door to escape from, so will give the advice yet at times say "well we gave you the advice and you the government ignored it" However the government have to listen yet take a few risks knowing people will indeed sadly pass away as a result of their risk..... We have to reboot the country as the world is also trying to do, if we don't its going to be a tragedy where so many others will die of all ages.

We the humble public are never told the total truth by anyone in government, some things are held back tightly for fear of the reaction they will get.

Always follow what feels right for you, keep safe, keep shielding till you feel its right not to.

However also be aware that life is here to live in, not look at through a crystal ball of ifs, buts and whens.... this time will pass and life will be better, one step at a time.

Pete

[Hidden in reply to Oshgosh]

Just go with your own gut, whatever you think is safe for you. that's all you can do if you don't know what to believe. Other people may disregard any safe guarding guidelines any way. We can but safe guard ourselves. I for one don't think its safe to disregard precautions.

This is the latest from today :

healthunlocked.com/blf/post...

the post includes additional information for those shielding as well.

[sassy59]

Not a shock really but not very helpful. Lots of silly people around.

We’re in no rush to go anywhere. Xxx

[hypercat54]

I was thinking about my day today. First of all my sister and I got in a cab to take another sisters birthday presents round. We didn't stay coz she wouldn't go outside even social distancing and she isn't even in a risk group.

We went straight round in the cab to the Range. Coz my sister can't walk far she got in a wheelchair, but the assistant had to come closer than allowed. There wasn't always enough space in the shop but we still tried to maintain a distance. We bought our stuff then called a cab to take us home. Coz we couldn't carry it the driver took it to our door.

Now according to the guidelines we broke the rules, so would this be included in the figures? It's much easier for people with transport, fit enough to walk and to carry things, and with private gardens to obey the rules. As neither of us are considered high risk we get no help and just have to manage the best we can, and if circumstances force us into closer contact then then so be it.

I am disappointed at the holier than thou attitude that it's individual's fault if they can't strictly obey the rules.

[2greys in reply to hypercat54]

Social distancing is not actually the law Bev and cannot be enforced by the police, you do your best in your circumstances and have a perfectly reasonable excuse. Think about it, how can you socially distance in a cab? (talking about a standard saloon car, not a London cab). A wheelchair is not designed with 2 metre handles. You were very fortunate to have a kind driver to carry your goods to the door, that would not happen around here.

[hypercat54]

Yes we do. I do think though that we are talking about 2 different things here. Your post was about people not following the guidelines and my reply was a response to that. The rules are different so are we talking about not obeying the guidelines or actually breaking lockdown rules? x

[2greys in reply to hypercat54]

There is a huge difference between willful and having to, break the guidelines. ie. It is an offense to urinate in public, but if you have wet yourself as the result of a medical condition that is not and cannot be construed as a breach of the law.

[Oshgosh in reply to 2greys]

You are quite correct.there are no public toilets open in our area.

Last evening the govt spokesman said they are working hard to sort the toilet sue out.

What you are supposed to do if you have small children?

Don’t usually watch much of the briefing.

When I start to rant,I turn over to something else.

Still shielding

[2greys in reply to Oshgosh]

You and me both. A total waste of time watching the second part with the questions, not once have a seen/heard a direct answer to a direct question, the replies given are just a load of waffle, repeating the same old mantra that we have heard so many times before.

[Oshgosh]

What annoys me s tut they expect us to believe what they are saying.

I’m just very grateful to my GP nd my NHS consultants for getting me through .

I have lung disease and auto immune diseases. I don’t feel the govt actually care about us.

I feel they are just paying lip service.

Apologies Greys,I haven’t asked how your recovery s going?

[2greys in reply to Oshgosh]

Still a slow improvement, but better than some others. I am still waking up coughing, that brings on a severe shortness of breath, followed by panick with the need to get to the bathroom quick whilst grabbing my inhaler. Getting to be a dab hand at that now.

[Yatzy in reply to 2greys]

Wishing you well, 2greys. Must be taking every atom of your strong nature. If covid hits you badly, the road to recovery seems frighteningly slow. All the best for your CT scan 🤞

[Oshgosh]

That sounds really frightening.i hope it improves.

[hallentine47]

I second Oshgosh; since certain matters wthin Government circles I have lost faith in the message and now follow such as NHS and Dr John closely. Why for instance does the Government fail to make wearing masks part of their message. We protect each other if we all wear them. I stay shielding and await events.