Covid info on work rights

Specific disabilities and conditions
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Hi I am new to this forum and mum and i usually manage well and covid 19 lockdown has help renew and improve the relationship we have.
I find not being able to protect mum, as I have gone back to work a a domestic cleaner a real concern, she has all but two of the considered high risk conditions that required sheilding, and I wondered what my rights are where working in others homes.

I wear high quality ppe and use hand sanitiser /wash hands at work. I have no contact with mum till I have put my work clothes in the washer and had a bath/shower.

I do personal care with mum and meds and as my previous job was as a paid carer I feel my work procedures are good but just need to be sure of my rights with work and as a carer during these difficult times. thanks

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Hi Karen,

it sounds as if you are taking all the precautions you can.

There is information on carer’s rights at work here Work and career | Carers UK
however, this not Covid-specific.

Melly1

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Thanks Melly1 for your post,
I was feeling lost and alone in the all that is going on, I am finding it more difficult as cases rise.
I just feelthere is a lack of empathy for carer’s in the work situation and the community is so plain .

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Hi Karen,

unfortunately, the only people who understand carers and caring are those who are caring themselves or ex-carers.

How long have you known the people you clean for?

I agree these are worrying times.

Melly1