Have you been asked to look after your grandchildren now the schools are closed?

No; daughter phoned me last week and told me that they were stopping all social contact with me on the advice of a doctor. I then told my son I would not be able to look after his children if schools closed which he understood. And a much looked forward to family holiday has been cancelled.

My children are putting our health first and are making other arrangements. Heartbreaking not to see my 4 grandkids but it’s for the best. Lots of photos, videos and phone calls.

No, they wouldn’t ask anyway, in the circumstances, however the DGC all fall into the category of children continuing to attend school.

No. I’ve offered, but both daughters have refused, for my sake. I am over 70 and have well- controlled asthma. One daughter is on maternity leave, and the other is working from home as far as possible, and so is her partner, so they will share childcare. They can do some work in the evening when their daughter has gone to bed. My other daughter is still in Sri Lanka on an extended stay, so I’m quite worried about her and her little family.