Looking for a bit of clarity and outside opinions. I don't want to say too much out of respect for other people involved, but will try to be as clear as possible.
I am a keyworker in healthcare - not frontline NHS or care, but essential. My boyfriend has been staying at and working from my home during lockdown so that my child can remain in the house instead of going to school.
My boyfriend's family situation is about to change quite dramatically and he will no longer be able to care for my son and may have to return home to isolate quite soon. It is an upsetting and unavoidable situation for everyone involved.
My options are;
Unpaid time off work to be at home with DC. I cannot afford this but I'm fairly certain I can't be furloughed.
Alter my working hours so that I can send DC to "school" and still be able to do pick-up/drop off. I think my manager would support this. "School" is a mix of children from 0-14 and obviously I'm concerned about DC mixing and posing more risk.
Send DC to his grandparents. We would isolate for seven days before travelling (50 miles) and he would need to stay there for the forseeable until restrictions change. GPs are on board with this but I worry about the risk to them and I'm not sure it's even permitted under the current rules (Scotland).
What would you do?
This is not a decision I am taking lightly and I wouldn't even be considering travel at all if it wasn't quite a desparate situation we are faced with. It goes without saying that DC would be "handed over" with minimal contact between myself and GPs. I plan to stay inside the car, DC is old enough to get himself out and take bag etc.
What would you do?
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LevoMental · 10/05/2020 20:36
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