DOTING grandparents across the UK have been unable to spend time with their grandchildren for more than two months.
As working parents struggling to juggle home life, raising children and the demands of a busy work day many are wondering when grandparents are able to step in and help out.
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Can grandparents look after children in lockdown?
Grandparents and elderly Brits are finally able to spend time with members of their own family from Monday, June 1st.
However, it is still prohibited for people to visit friends and family inside their homes.
Parents eager to drop their children off at their grandparents houses to babysit is still no longer allowed.
Grandparents can spend time with their grandchildren outdoors in a public space or private garden.
The government explained: “You can spend time outdoors with members of your own household and, from Monday 1 June, you can meet in a gathering of up to six people you do not live with.
“This can be in a public outdoor space, or in a private garden or uncovered yard or terrace.”
Family members still need to abide by social distancing rules when meeting with people outside of their household outdoors.
Official government advice for those aged 70 or over continues to be to “take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their household”.
Although those over 70 can be fit and healthy and have no underlying health conditions, the age group is still at a higher risk of contracting the virus and suffering more serious health consequences.
Many people have still not had face-to-face contact with their loved ones, feeling like prisoners in their own homes.
What are the other lockdown rules?
Groups of up to six people can now meet outdoors in England in a public or private outdoor space as long as they adhere to the two metre distancing rule.
Brits are now able to undertake unlimited exercise, use outdoor sports facilities, spend time outdoors (for picnicking or sunbathing), and visit garden centres.
The next review of shielding measures will take place in the week beginning on June 15.
Of the new guidance, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “This will enable those shielding to see loved ones like children and grandchildren, something many I know are aching to do.
“Having spent many weeks indoors some will understandably be very cautious and concerned about going outdoors. You should only do what you are comfortable with.”
He added: “If the conditions become less favourable our advice to those being asked to shield will unfortunately need to be tightened.
“The Government will continue to ensure that support is available to those who need it for as long as possible and for as long as people are advised to follow the shielding guidance.”
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