Thank you all for your advice and replies. I have decided I need to get a job and get back into the workplace, for my own sanity if nothing else. Stay safe everyone x

Crutch, or slave?? We are all responsible for our own lives and happiness, but too often we are manipulated by others in thinking they have more right to our lives than we have. If I could live my life again I'd do things very differently. Now is the time to put yourself first, and enjoy yourself. ...

bowlingbun wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:59 am

I agree. Your own health is your top priority, if you don't look after your own health, no one else will!

If she needs help and support, she can ask Social Services for it.

Very true, thank you for your advice.

There's no risk assessment done, no safety measures put in place and I don't feel comfortable returning just yet. Does anyone have any advice for me please? :) thank you This is an easy question to answer: CoronaVirus is still out there, your sister is surviving without your intervention, carry on ...

Hello Lynne, Beyond the comments regarding the safeguarding of your own health, I honestly believe if your sister has remained safe and well and has not come to suffer as a result of the distancing, it may be worth reconsidering your position as a carer and having social services step up to provide...

Hi, sorry if this isn't in the right place. I'm a carer for my sister, she is diabetic. I, myself am both diabetic and asthmatic. I haven't been to my sisters since lockdown began. I've had issues with my asthma at least 3 times since April. Now I'm not sure if I should be returning to care for my s...