Can I Go And Collect My Son From University?

[ToraToraTora]

I've done some googling and it's seems to be a bit of a grey area. Anyone any experience? thanks.

[dannyk13]

Don't think that can be classed as an essential journey.

[CrapAtCryptics]

Some trains are still running maybe he could get a bit closer to you for a pickup at the station.

[Zacs-Master]

If the facilities at the Uni are all closed I would say yes. If he has means to feed himself and wash, possibly not, Tora. It must be agonising for you (and him). How far is it?

[bhg481]

How do you think your trip compares with that of Robert Jenrick? I think a one-off journey such as yours is acceptable and, being in your own car, results in your son having fewer contacts with other people than if he used public transport.

[wolf63]

You won't be the only parent who is having to do this so go to the University website and see if there is any guidance for students or parents.

[barry1010]

"The Government now advises students remaining at University in England to stay where you are and do not attempt to travel. If you are living in student halls, or privately rented accommodation, you should remain there and stay indoors while current restrictions are in force."

[THECORBYLOON]

Has his university not made arrangements about where he can stay?

[sherrardk]

Why’s he still there? I thought they all closed three weeks ago?

[naomi24]

^I thought the same.

[vulcan42]

No experience but common sense would suggest collecting your son would be the safest option. He would have no contact with other people and that also lessens the chances of the virus coming into your house. Personally, I'd collect him.

[bhg481]

Universities have closed in the same way that parliament has closed. If MPs are allowed to travel home then should students be.

[THECORBYLOON]

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings

"Stay home

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that everyone in the UK should stay at home, all students should remain in their current residence.

It is important that institutions operate a ‘non-eviction’ policy, so that no student is required to leave halls if their contract is up, if their rental agreement does not cover holiday periods or if they are unable to pay their rent. This applies whether students are self-isolating or not, and is particularly important in the case of international students, care leavers and estranged students.

Students in HMOs are protected from eviction by new rules developed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Institutions will need to make clear to the manager of any privately owned halls of residence that evictions are unacceptable and the hall manager must – if they are unable to accommodate a student – work through local partnerships, such as with the local authority and lettings agents, in order to prevent students being made homeless.

If the university or college has a nomination agreement with the private halls provider, this relationship should be leveraged to avoid evictions. Where no relationship exists, universities or colleges should ensure that the private halls provider has solutions in place. Under no circumstances should students be evicted."

[Togo]

If he doesn't have a ton of gear to bring home you could pick him up on your motor bike Tora. Full set of leathers and a full face helmet would be nigh on as effective as a hazmat suit. You would need the same for him of course.

[gulliver1]

You could always do what your hero did . She sent in the Military to collect her son from the Sahara.

[ToraToraTora]

sherrard the uni is still operating via zoom type applications
vulcan, good points that's my position at the moment
He has his own flat but the lease is up and I think it's better for all concerned to collect him, I'm going to give it a go anyway. Err indoors said she heard someone on TV ask the question and they said it's ok, hopefully won't be an issue.

[bednobs]

It seems pretty clear to me from the links that you shouldn't. It also seems pretty clear that you are going to :)

[sherrardk]

Surely he should have come home some time ago and used the zoom type application from your house. But as long as everyone else is sticking to the social distancing rules we’ll be ok.

[MallyJ]

these savages who won't do as they are told.....................!!

[diddlydo]

According to your beloved Tory governments rules, you should not go and collect him. He should stay where he is.

[gulliver1]

"If they do Toughen up Lock Down Measures". " We'll have Morans like this to Thank". Can't think for the moment who posted that on A/B recently.