For people in the “clinically vulnerable” group:

These are people who should have received a letter from their GP, the measures remain as before:

You are advised to stay at home and remain in lockdown until at least the end of June.

For older people with no underlying conditions:

At this point in time, the rules aren’t any different to the rest of the population:

You are allowed to go out to take exercise as much as you like, keeping a safe distance between yourself and people not in your household group.
You can go for a drive and park at a beauty spot and take a walk.
You can meet up with one other person outside.
You can also go to work if you cannot work from home, avoiding public transport if possible.
Garden centres are re-opening. The opening of other shops will be phased in.
You are strongly advised to “take particular care” and maintain the 2m distance wherever you go.

The Forum has taken the decision to cancel all its events and activities which bring older people together, until further notice. This includes our open forum meeting on 27th April, Celebrating Age events, computer drop in sessions, Senior Social and our weekly exercise class. The publication of our next magazine will be delayed and distribution to venues where people might pick up a copy, may be reduced. To ensure you receive future copies please sign up HERE.