We've just had the news that My husband has just got 12months to live.
I am currently off work for 6 weeks but I really do not want to return. I want to spend as much time with him and be present at home for our young family, (2yrs and 14yrs). I do not know what rights, if any, I have to take this time. There is also the worry then of finances and what we can do to help cover bills and make his last 1yr count.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
A warm welcome to our community, I hope you find us supportive and useful.
What type of cancer does your husband have? My wife has Leiomyosarcoma which was incurable at diagnosis but fortunately her treatment rendered her cancer stable and she is is good health living with cancer over 10 years now.
Janice never wanted a prognosis but it would be safe to say she would never have got one that matched what she has done - her oncologist is really happy for her.
We do have a few services on here Ask a Work Support Adviser and Ask a Financial Guide that might be able to help you.
Our son is 20 now and we were always open with him from diagnosis. It is now always easy but we got great support from schools, there is a guide here Talking to children and teenagers that might be helpful.
<<hugs>>
Steve
