Dear Support person,
I work for the NHS and a local Trust who have been very supportive. I had to take off work after working full time with him super ill for 8 months here at home. I work full time as part of a stroke rehab nursing team in a local cottage hospital. I love what I do but when we got Covid on the ward, it suddenly overwhelmed me. My managers have been great in that I have now had 2 months off with full pay so far and the GP has signed me off until March 4th. His last scan has deemed him "stable" which is great news- no progression. However I do not know if he will be able to manage here at home without me He has lung cancer, with metastases to his bones and adrenal glands. I know I could not handle the normal 12 hour shifts as I would simply be away from home for too long. I am so confused here. I've made an appt to talk to my boss on Thursday morning. I will ask about doing shorter shifts if possible. But I know that eventually I will need my job and I don't want to lose it. I also don't know if he can manage here on his own-?
I'm not sure I've been very clear here or even asked a question.
Thank you in advance,
Teresa