Bubble up ruling

[Milliepede]

Little confused over this.  First announcement I was thrilled to think it meant I could bubble up with my father who lives alone but have been told by friends it doesn't include elderly people living alone as they are supposed to be shielding.

I am not clear whether shielding purely relates to people with certain medical conditions that have been written to or if it also includes people over 70.

I have been sent the nhs bubble guidelines but it does not specify anything about elderly people.

Grateful for any comments thank you. 

[Christine53]

The advice on the Age UK website says over 70s can form a support bubble  :

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/coronavirus/coronavirus-guidance/support-bubbles/

[Milliepede]

Oh that's great thank you Christine