Originally Posted by
bluemoon68
sorry to hear of your father’s problems. Does he live alone or only with carer(s)? If so, then under English law (I’m unsure if this extends to scot/ Wales or NI) you are allowed to form a bubble with him, irrespective of the fact that he lives abroad and irrespective of his needs. Any household containing only 1 adult excluding any carers can form a social bubble with another household, provided the bubble is exclusive ie neither party enters another bubble arrangement. The same ruling applies if you are the one that lives alone.
Yes, there are no distance restrictions on the support bubble.
Originally Posted by gov.uk
You can form a support bubble with another household of any size if:
- you live by yourself – even if carers visit you to provide support...[more requirements follow]
There is a mere recommendation:
Originally Posted by gov.uk
If you form a support bubble, it is best if this is with a household who live locally. This will help prevent the virus spreading from an area where more people are infected.