I feel like I'm beeing hounded by work. I have been signed off work initialy for 3 months to look after my husband who has terminal Oesophageal adenocarcinoma.We have been told he is unlikely to be here @ Christmas.
I have to ring in to work every week & have monthly welfare meetings. I have also been referred to OH. They all know my circumstances. You would think that they would understand the stress I'm under looking after him..sorting his meds..speaking to all the various medical staff sorting out appointments etc. I also want to spend what little time he has left with him.
Are there any employment rules that cover looking after someone with a terminal illness or do I just have to keep up with all the various welfare & OH meetings?
I fully intend to go back to work & they know this as they asked me outright at my last welfare meeting.
Hi Detty847b62
Sorry to hear about this but indeed there are rules around this you can see some information on this here.
In my expereince OH were rather much on my side - then I have known senior management who seemed to think they were too soft in not recommending more people for medical retirement.
It might help to talk to one of the work advisors here - if you ring the helpline between 8am and 6pm Monday-Friday they may be able to help - 0808 808 0000.
<<hugs>>
Steve
