I believe grandparents are in an almost impossible position, especially those of us over 70, and/or with health issues that led us to be in the shielding group.
Parents are back at work and even in they're working from home will no doubt be shopping and seeing a number of friends and other relatives.
I was designated clinically vulnerable. That isn't going to go away just because the shielding group are expected to return to work "providing its safe".
We are still not looking after our four grandchildren as we did pre-lock down. This leaves our children struggling as even if they could afford child care, it isn't easily available. We did the school run for the 4 and 5 year old and looked after the two toddlers as well on our baby day.
An invisible, unpaid army of child care much less available than it was four months ago
Sorry DukeyBabe I'm not giving you a positive response.
My view is we are now all like Mr Cummings, trusting our instincts and doing what's best for our families. That's the situation whether we like it or not.