Exhausted ! Lost my job & my self asteem

I didn't want to read and run, I'm sorry for what you are going though, I can't offer any advice regarding employment law but would you be able to do some temp work that might be more flexible?

Its a shame your employer wasnt more accomodating but it is what it is, if it was me I wouldnt have the strength to make anything more of of this instead look at what options are out there for you. Would it be possible for you to care for your father full time and claim a carers allowance? That would mean that you have some money coming in and the peace of mind to spend more time with your dad. You can get more information about how to go about doing this and how much you can claim. When my mum was diagnosed I became her full time carer, that time was so precious, when mum passed away I worked as a temp for an agency doing a  job that I wanted to do, whilst there and as my contract was coming to an end I applied for a full time job again doing something I really wanted to do. You will be ok. Are you in a position to become dad's carer ? sending you a hug !

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Hi, Thank you for your time and reply. Dad's in a nursing home so not sure about carers allowence.

I spoke to a very renowned employment law solicitor at the time but as you say, I only have energy for my Dad, I am bitter as I need work for daily constant stability. 

However, TBH I'm getting some positive jobs done in my home life. 

Whilst work isn’t your priority right now it isn’t right you are potentially being treated unfairly.  If you have a diagnosed mental health issue then that is classed as a “protected characteristic” and cannot be discriminated against in the work place.  It may be worth looking into from a legal perspective if you want to make a stand against your employer. 

Massive hugs hun, I get where you are coming from, work was my one stable thing in life since November when dad got diagnosed with terminal cancer then mum in January.. Unfortunately that isn't the case anymore and like you I worry about looking for another job as I know I will need time off for my mum. Like the idea of temping that is maybe something may look into but finances are tricky at home too. Anyway not much help but if you want to personal message me you are welcome to xxx