Hi,
My DP works at a supermarket and ever since the coronavirus issues and then the lockdown, he’s become extremely stressed and anxious.
I think it’s due to us living with his parents who are elderly and both have underlying conditions. He seems very worried that either of us could put them at further risk when he goes to work (I’m wfh) or essential shopping/exercise. His belief is that this is much bigger than we are being told and even with adequate hygiene measures (eg handwashing/showering) a lot of people seem to be catching it (and dying) so it must be “strongly airborne”.
Aa a result, his tempers gone bad, he’s sleeping a lot, sitting around thinking a lot and in a constant state of panic.
I really think he needs time off from work but he’s also worried about losing his job if he gets signed off as sick.
I myself am not sure what to do and what the impact of signing off sick would have on his job.
Moreover, he is refusing to speak to his GP, but isn’t refusing for me to speak on his behalf.
Is this allowed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you