Good morning,

My grandmother is having end of life care for colon cancer. She has decided to be at home for her final days, we have carers that come in 4 times a day, District nurses and sue ryder nurses. 

As my grandmother doesn't want to be alone My aunt and father take it in turns staying with her at night, it has become very stressful for my father as he works as a scaffolder and has to leave my grandmother's house at 5.30am to go to work. He is in his 60s.

I have been trying to find anything online as to weather he could take paid time off to care for his mother in her final days. As he is self employed I haven't found anything so was wondering if anyone could offer advice. 

He is unable to just take unpaid time off as he has mortgage and bills to pay, any help would be appreciated. 

Thank you for taking the time to read or respond. 

Kind regards. 

C