Hi,

My mum is at the her end of life after a 16 month battle with a s4 Glioblastoma. She is INCREDIBLE. We thought we would not have her over Christmas as our hospice at home team were talking about moving to a siringe-driver but we have not yet got that stage. It is her birthday on Monday so I think she looks like she will make it to then which is such a blessing. 
 

I am looking for any advice, I work in a boarding school and I am expecting to be back at work on 10th of January. I really struggled to be at work in December whilst I knew my dad and brother were caring for Mum and I was working. I had the worst guilt but felt able to be at work as I knew the Christmas holidays were near.
 

This time, I feel like I shouldn't be at work- 

1. Due to COVID, although it was fine last time I feel now that the risk is far greater and the last thing we need is to have to handle COVID.

2. if the end is near then I want to spend every opportunity I can here. A lot of the day Mum sleeps and we do very little bit I would never forgive myself if something happened while I was at work. I know we have limited time, and I think being at work is not the place to be. 
 

Has anyone had any experience of taking time out of work for a situation like this? It's so hard as it's an undefined amount of time, but I want to get this situation right. 
 

Thanks in advance 

T