Hi,
I am new to caring as I took over looking after my dad when my mum passed away in January.
I am also a primary school teacher.
The coronavirus has me especially worried as my dad is in the vulnerable group yet I am still needed at school to help look after key workers’ children (albeit on a rota basis).
While my dad is social distancing as much as he can, I am concerned about exposure to the virus at school and then passing it on.
Does anybody know/ can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find out whether I have any specific rights (not sure thats the correct word) as a carer e.g. should I be requesting to work from home as a care for a member of a vulnerable group? Is this something I can make my own decision about or does it have to come from someone more formally e.g. my doctor?
Thank you for your help and guidance!
I am new to caring as I took over looking after my dad when my mum passed away in January.
I am also a primary school teacher.
The coronavirus has me especially worried as my dad is in the vulnerable group yet I am still needed at school to help look after key workers’ children (albeit on a rota basis).
While my dad is social distancing as much as he can, I am concerned about exposure to the virus at school and then passing it on.
Does anybody know/ can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find out whether I have any specific rights (not sure thats the correct word) as a carer e.g. should I be requesting to work from home as a care for a member of a vulnerable group? Is this something I can make my own decision about or does it have to come from someone more formally e.g. my doctor?
Thank you for your help and guidance!