Anxious time, what to do?

I live alone, bubbled with my son 30 miles away who I see infrequently.

I'm sorry your brother and his son are having a difficult time.

As far as I'm aware, this would count as a welfare issue throughout the UK and it would be in order for you to allow your brother to stay, if you think his mental health is at stake.

Let your brother come to stay with you. The rules are not set in stone. His needs are greater.

if you do not have a bubble, and he doesn't either, then become a bubble and whatever way you go, you are allowed to share a household. There is no limit on how far apart bubbles are. We are in a bubble wth DD, who lives nearly 100 miles away. She is with us now, staying for a long weekend.

Yours and his mental health is important so I would say definitely let him come to stay and I hope the situation improves for you all
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I agree with the other posters.
A worrying situation for your brother, but a rotten time for your nephew too, in prison and having mental health problems.Where and who can he turn to if not his own Father.

You can't be in two different bubbles, so need to tell your son to stay away.

Absolutely let your poor brother stay with you, I would do the same in a heartbeat. I hope things improve for your family.

Yes there are exemptions for emergencies and care for a vulnerable person.

Let your brother stay, his welfare seems to be a great concern. Also I would not ask your son to stay away, I would talk to him and see what he thinks. As someone said upthread the rules are not set in stone.
Also if your Brothers son is dangerous, your brothers safety comes first, if he feels stressed or in danger, he should not let his son stay with him.

Your poor brother sounds very troubled so surely some flexibility is in order? I know rules are rules and all that but let's show some humanity. Let him stay as for long as he needs.

Hetty and rafia I think you might have the wrong end of the stick the poster doesn’t have a son involved In this situation

The son is in her bubble, Hetty stated you cannot be in two bubbles.
I thought the poster made it quite clear her son was in her bubble 30 miles away. She is tier 3 and you can only mix with one household. The poster asked for advice on what she should do.

One other household.

Your poor brother. What an awful situation for him. If he's physically well why not let him come for a wee break. It would give him a chance to have a think about what to do and to talk it over with you.
He must be dreading the possibility of his son being released and wanting to come home to him. He'll also be feeling guilty that he doesn't want him home. I'm sure he'll have good reason not to want this. Just because he's his son doesn't necessarily make him a pleasant or even safe person to live with. The poor man. Literally, give him a break!

Don't hesitate, 'welfare' needs prioritise and I can't imagine anyone criticising you for telling your brother to come and stay with you.
I'm not sure about Scottish prisons but in England there would be both a Probation Officer and Wing Governor in the prison, with responsibility for welfare issues. In your brother's place, I'd telephone and follow that up with a letter expressing my concerns.

Do what you heart tells you.

In which case end the bubble with son, allow 2 weeks quarantine, then bubble with brother.

My understanding is that relationship breakdown, and or mental health issues, would allow your brother to stay with you.

Best wishes to all your family in this troubling and difficult time for you all. ?

Let him come stay, he really needs you. Hope it all works out for you all. x

Become his bubble, if your not in one already with someone even if you are perhaps both try to isolate as much as possible from others in the run up to his arrival.. and then make him your bubble..

Absolutely see him. I would and I know from first hand experience what's it's like to have a close relative going through these issues. Your brother's good mental health is essential.

Yes see him. Some people seem confused. He is your brother with a son, your nephew who is in prison. No mention of your son, or whether you are in a bubble with anyone else. I am sure the situation would fall into health, caring responsibilities. Good luck with your decision.

Absolutely without a doubt I’d have him to stay , his health for you both is far more important . I personally wouldn’t have it any other way . We are only human after all and family is family .