Hello all,

be a turbulent week of diagnosis, my wife has lymphoma and we are currently undergoing the biopsy stage. We are feeling very well cared for and positive as is plausible. 

Maybe a little early because we don’t know the full treatment plan yet but likely 6 months of chemotherapy.

I have a few specific questions:

1. We have been advised that it might not be wise to send our 11 month old to nursery (his first day was meant to be this week) as he will be a little germ sponge and it seems like if kiddy gets sick, parents get sick & this could be a risk during my wife’s treatment. Does anyone have experience with this and how did you manage? 

Second question is related to this child care situation.

2. I am a self employed sole trader and have living costs insurance (for if I became unable to work through illness or injury). In the case that we can’t send our boy to nursery I think child care and partner care will take up most of my time. Does anyone know if I can claim living cost support if I talk to my GP and get signed off through the rough months ahead? 

Thank you for your support,

lots of love to all

Sam