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auroraonline wrote: »

I would like to return to work, but with a young family, and my wife in hospital for what could be a significant amount of time, I have effectively become a single parent, and continuing to work, may not be an option.

I also fear that my wife will require round the clock care when she comes home.

I understand something of what you are going through as this happened to my brother last year.

It may depend on where you live but if your wife requires round the clock care I very much doubt they will discharge her to go home, they will want her to go to a care home.

It was an uphill fight regarding his care. Just getting him discharged to go home was a battle and then another one regarding what care he was going to get and who was going to pay for it.

Get as much help as you can from organisations such as this one

https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/

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pmlindyloo wrote: »

What a horrible time for you.

If you have no family/friends who can help in this situation then you should talk to your employer and see if they are willing to help you. There is no right to be paid for compassionate leave but most employers in these circumstances would be reasonable.

An alternative is to ask your doctor to supply a sick note for you - a little 'naughty' I know - but 'stress' is the usual condition that is put down in these cases (and not untrue since you are, no doubt, very stressed)

Your employer would then have to pay your statutory sick pay if there is no contractual sick pay.

Are you claiming any benefits at the moment?

Yes, my SIL was signed off from work with stress for several months. I must say Tesco were also very understanding.