Worried about trains and tubes

My son is back commuting into London now, the trains, even in rush hour are very sparsely occupied, and even the tube is quiet, so please do not worry. Vast majority wearing masks and being sensible too. But, if I was doing the journey, I would take a taxi from mainline station. Hope all goes well.

Coram Fields rules aren’t a “sign of the times” I think those rules have been around for well over a century. It’s a park for children. I think it’s nice that adults aren’t allowed in unless accompanied by a child.

I was in an Uber last week that had separation. Cab of some sort or another, it will be no more expensive than 3 of you on Tube

As others have said I think you will be ok with your mask, sanitiser etc and if you can in a black cab .
I don't know if they are open but the Foundling Museum is delightful , and they have a cafe in case you are not allowed in .All the best.

I think if you take all precautions you will be ok. Train will be ok if you need to do underground I’d jump in a cab or Uber.
Your instincts as a mum and GM are spot on. If your normally healthy go and give support. Good luck

TAXI !

I second what others have said. Either take a black cab (they have screens between passengers and the driver, perfectly safe) or walk. Another place you could go to while you wait for your daughter and granddaughter would be Russell Square, a 5-minute walk. It has a lovely cafe with both inside and outside tables. Just walk through the gardens to get to the British Museum, but you have to book online for admission in the present circumstances.
Good luck with the consultation

I woukd go, take precautions of course and if you can’t go into the hospital there are lots of nice cafes with outside seating, along the road from GOSH, as well as the open spaces.

Go to support your daughter. Take all safety precautions, masks, gel, social distancing. Use a black cab, not the tube. You can buy virus killing wipes from Amazon, get some and wipe down the arm rests on your train seats. When going in or out through any door, train, taxi, hospital, use the hand gel. Ensure your gel is anti viral, not just anti bacterial. Wash all your clothes after you get home.
Good luck.

I too am 70 and an appointment at Guys in London last week. I have been almost isolating since March, not been in any shops or on public transport.
I took a train which felt really safe, not very busy and everyone I saw wearing masks. At the hospital strictly patients only unless blind or disabled, we had to take off our own masks and take a hospital one. A4 questionnaire about health then had temperature taken. Felt fine and because it was patients only it was quiet.
Ginsberg, based on my recent experience I think it is highly unlikely that you would be able to attend the appointment at GOCH. This is all part of the new normal I think.

Sorry, got your name wrong, wasn’t me but iPad!

Have just had updated message from Foundling Museum to say that they are only opening weekends from 29th August.
Sorry about that , but as other posters have said there are squares and cafes round the area.
All the very best.

Taxis are perhaps the best form of transport - no jostling from other passengers - but only if they stick to the guidelines. My brother-in-law owns a taxi firm and I know that he insists on very strict sanitising of seats, door handles, etc, for each passenger, and passengers must sit in the back with windows open, and so on... However, we were in a car park recently and my DH, who used to drive for his brother's company, was watching a driver from another company. He pointed out that one lot of passengers got out, the driver handled their bags, and another lot got in. The driver didn't sanitise anything, not even a door handle, and didn't clean his own hands.

If you are going to use a taxi, you need to know it's clean. My DD used an Uber recently and said that the driver was careful to sanitise everything before allowing her to get in.

Is it the journey that worries your daughter or the appointment? If the latter, you are unfortunately unlikely to be allowed in. I understand that you want to go - so would I - but maybe it would be safer for someone younger to go with her. It just reduces the risk.

Cab definitely given a young child and buggy. Please check you will be allowed to accompany your DD and GC. I have been to 3 appointments with DH who has cancer and not allowed to accompany him in to Oncologist even though he is hearing impaired.

There is a good chance that you won’t be allowed in so research somewhere to go and wait beforehand and definitely take a black cab.

Do people actually read the preceding posts?
How many people have already flagged up the possibility of Gingster not being allowed in, and just about everybody has “suggested” a taxi!

It’s only. 20 minute walk to the hospital if arriving at Euston/ Kings Cross/St Pancras. Probably the best option. Or else...a black cab? Only joking.

Many thanks for taking the time and interest to reply with great ideas and thoughts. You’re all wonderful grans. ?

MawB2, the posters are simply concurring that a taxi is the best choice. So nice to see such a kind, helpful thread.