Stuck in the UK because of COVID-19, Ann fears she might soon be homeless

For the best part of a year, overseas travel has been off limits for Australians.

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited international travel to those with only the most important reasons — including for those who need to care for an ageing relative.

Which is why Ann Dixon-Short left for the UK last July.

Her mother, now 100, had a fall down a set of stairs, which put her in hospital.

Ms Dixon-Short, who lives in the Riverland in South Australia, headed to the UK as her mother’s health continued to deteriorate.

For six months she has been in the county of Hertfordshire, caring for her mother, who is now looking at entering a retirement home.

Ann has been convinced…