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Adrian



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28 Nov 2021, 1:02 pm #12
(28 Nov 2021, 1:29 am)Jimmi One thing that irked me with this whole being exempt thing was the fact that the main proof of valid exemption is the Sunflower lanyard scheme which the intention was used to show hidden disabilities and whilst its valid for mask exemption its weakened the original intention of the scheme IMO, now its harder to tell if the person wearing them has something like a breathing difficulty or has autism, learning difficulties etc, granted its a hidden disability but it causes more confusion knowing how to respond in the correct manner.

You didn't even need proof (or a lanyard). You could walk in most shops or board most public transport without even being asked.

I understand staff not wanting to put themselves in a position of confrontation, because the rules around wearing them are a minefield. Even if exempt, there's no requirement to prove that you're exempt, and most businesses/operators are unwilling to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on them.

It's all too easy not to wear one, because Government policy on the matter makes it too easy.

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28 Nov 2021, 1:02 pm #12

(28 Nov 2021, 1:29 am)Jimmi One thing that irked me with this whole being exempt thing was the fact that the main proof of valid exemption is the Sunflower lanyard scheme which the intention was used to show hidden disabilities and whilst its valid for mask exemption its weakened the original intention of the scheme IMO, now its harder to tell if the person wearing them has something like a breathing difficulty or has autism, learning difficulties etc, granted its a hidden disability but it causes more confusion knowing how to respond in the correct manner.

You didn't even need proof (or a lanyard). You could walk in most shops or board most public transport without even being asked.

I understand staff not wanting to put themselves in a position of confrontation, because the rules around wearing them are a minefield. Even if exempt, there's no requirement to prove that you're exempt, and most businesses/operators are unwilling to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on them.

It's all too easy not to wear one, because Government policy on the matter makes it too easy.


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Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Train8261 - 27 Nov 2021, 5:31 pm
Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 27 Nov 2021, 5:36 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Keeiajs - 27 Nov 2021, 5:41 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Train8261 - 27 Nov 2021, 5:44 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 27 Nov 2021, 5:43 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 27 Nov 2021, 5:55 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Keeiajs - 27 Nov 2021, 6:02 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Train8261 - 27 Nov 2021, 6:11 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 54APhotography - 27 Nov 2021, 7:07 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 6049 - 28 Nov 2021, 12:38 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Jimmi - 28 Nov 2021, 1:29 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Adrian - 28 Nov 2021, 1:02 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 54APhotography - 28 Nov 2021, 1:50 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 28 Nov 2021, 3:33 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by V514DFT - 28 Nov 2021, 1:43 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by DeltaMan - 28 Nov 2021, 4:30 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Dan - 28 Nov 2021, 4:43 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Ambassador - 29 Nov 2021, 12:01 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 29 Nov 2021, 12:05 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Keeiajs - 28 Nov 2021, 5:00 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by idiot - 28 Nov 2021, 5:15 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by omnicity4659 - 28 Nov 2021, 7:57 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Adrian - 29 Nov 2021, 5:05 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by mb134 - 30 Nov 2021, 11:04 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 54APhotography - 29 Nov 2021, 5:13 pm
Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Dan - 30 Nov 2021, 5:37 am
RMF1254 - by RMF1254 - 30 Nov 2021, 8:59 am
RE: RMF1254 - by streetdeckfan - 30 Nov 2021, 10:56 am
RE: RMF1254 - by Rob44 - 30 Nov 2021, 10:59 am
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Adrian - 30 Nov 2021, 12:11 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 30 Nov 2021, 12:21 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Adrian - 30 Nov 2021, 12:27 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 54APhotography - 30 Nov 2021, 4:45 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 30 Nov 2021, 6:36 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by streetdeckfan - 30 Nov 2021, 1:01 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by 54APhotography - 30 Nov 2021, 6:58 pm
RE: Face Masks Back For Shops & Public Transport - by Keeiajs - 30 Nov 2021, 8:40 pm